Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Olympus_Stylus_Tough_6010_1.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-M1 front Ricoh WG-M1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-M1/Ricoh-WG-M1-front.jpg)
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(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
- Released September 2014
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The 6010 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6010 scores vs the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh WG-M1
6010 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 6010
WG-M1 | 6010 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-M1
6010 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 6010 compared to the WG-M1.
![Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Ricoh-WG-M1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Ricoh-WG-M1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and WG-M1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Ricoh-WG-M1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Ricoh-WG-M1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-17 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | (1×) |
Max 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 sizing | 2.7" | 1.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 350 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50C | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $2,000 |