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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 7 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-11 grades versus the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Ricoh WG-6

 SZ-11 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SZ-11

 WG-6 SZ-11 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2011More modern by 80 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-6

 SZ-11 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 vs the WG-6.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and WG-6 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus SZ-11Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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 226g (0.50 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $253 $271