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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 9 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6000 matches up versus the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh WG-6

 6000 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus 6000

 WG-6 6000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2009More recent by 105 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-6

 6000 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 6000 compared to the WG-6.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and WG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Ricoh WG-6
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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 distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $259 $271