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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6000 matches up against the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 6000 WG-M1 
Display sizing2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 6000

 WG-M1 6000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2009Fresher by 63 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-M1

 6000 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 provides external measurements 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-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6000 and the WG-M1.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Ricoh WG-M1
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $259 $2,000