Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced May 2022
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-70

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 6000 was revealed 14 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6000 scores versus the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh WG-80
6000 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus 6000
WG-80 | 6000 | |||
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Announced | May 2022 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 156 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-80
6000 | WG-80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.70" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 and the WG-80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and WG-80.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2022-05-19 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.70 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | On, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $259 | $300 |