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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 8 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ WG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 WG-6 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 86 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ features external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the WG-6.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WG-6 is 79 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and WG-6.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
45
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
39
 incredible zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
54
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (340 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
61
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long zoom (616mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
 better than average battery life (340 shots)
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography features
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
56
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (340 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
26
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus SP-610UZRicoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 340 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $271