Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SH-1 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-1 scores against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 against the WG-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and WG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SH-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.