Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the 8000 matches up versus the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8000 vs the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WG-6.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 8000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.