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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6000 scores versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh WG-20

 6000 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus 6000

 WG-20 6000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 56 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-20

 6000 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 against the WG-20.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and WG-20.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Ricoh WG-20
Also called mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $259 $370