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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 10 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Ricoh WG-6

 SP-565UZ WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WG-6 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 110 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-6

 SP-565UZ WG-6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the WG-6.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and WG-6 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and WG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (246g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus SP-565UZRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $271