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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was launched 9 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Tough-3000 scores against the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Tough-3000 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 WG-6 Tough-3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010More modern by 98 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-6

 Tough-3000 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the WG-6.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and WG-6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Ricoh WG-6
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 - 340 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $271