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Olympus SP-590 UZ 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-590 UZ 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-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
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-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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Ricoh WG-6

 SP-590 UZ WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 WG-6 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 111 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh WG-6

 SP-590 UZ WG-6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
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weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus SP-590 UZRicoh WG-6
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