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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 10 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7000 matches up versus the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh WG-6

 7000 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus 7000

 WG-6 7000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 111 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-6

 7000 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7000 compared to the WG-6.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and WG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
55
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Stylus 7000Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Ricoh WG-6
Also called mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $271