Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-6

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

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.