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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 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 6010
Ricoh G900
(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
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 9 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6010 matches up against the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh G900

 6010 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus 6010

 G900 6010 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2009Newer by 104 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh G900

 6010 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 6010 versus the G900.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and G900.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Ricoh G900 Travel photography details
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Ricoh G900
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2009-07-17 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 247 grams (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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $752