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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 6010 grades against the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh WG-30

 6010 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Olympus 6010

 WG-30 6010 
RevealedOctober 2014July 2009More modern by 63 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-30

 6010 WG-30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 features physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6010 versus the WG-30.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and WG-30.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
61
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-30
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Ricoh WG-30
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-17 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal 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 sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
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 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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $428