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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 7 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Ricoh WG-6

 SP-620 UZ WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WG-6 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 74 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh WG-6

 SP-620 UZ WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the WG-6.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and WG-6 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and WG-6.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus SP-620 UZRicoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $199 $271