Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Ricoh WG-6
SP-620 UZ | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
WG-6 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2012 | Newer by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh WG-6
SP-620 UZ | WG-6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |