Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 10 years before the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Ricoh WG-6
SP-590 UZ | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
WG-6 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 111 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh WG-6
SP-590 UZ | WG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the WG-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and WG-6 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and WG-6.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 246 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical 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 | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $271 |