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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 8 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 6010 matches up vs the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh WG-50

 6010 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Olympus 6010

 WG-50 6010 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2009Fresher by 95 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-50

 6010 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 6010 compared to the WG-50.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and WG-50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Ricoh WG-50
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-17 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 193g (0.43 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $280