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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6000 scores against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 6000 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus 6000

 WG-4 GPS 6000 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 6000 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 against the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than average (235 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (235g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also called as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $259 $210