Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6
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![Olympus Stylus SH-2 front Olympus Stylus SH-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2/Olympus-SH-2-front.jpg)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2015
- Superseded the Olympus SH-1
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
(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
- Introduced February 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SH-2 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SH-2 grades versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Ricoh WG-6
SH-2 | WG-6 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus SH-2
WG-6 | SH-2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | March 2015 | Newer by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Ricoh WG-6
SH-2 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 against the WG-6.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and WG-6.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-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 SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 246 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 photos | 340 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $271 |