Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6
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![Olympus SZ-12 front Olympus SZ-12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-12/Olympus-SZ-12-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SZ-12 was manufactured 7 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-12 grades vs the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Ricoh WG-6
SZ-12 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SZ-12
WG-6 | SZ-12 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 74 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Ricoh WG-6
SZ-12 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-12 against the WG-6.
![Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-12-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and WG-6 is 89 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-12-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and WG-6.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-12-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-12-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 246 gr (0.54 lb) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 340 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $271 |