Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6000 scores against the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 6000 and the WG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and WG-4.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.