Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 8010 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 8010 matches up against the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh WG-6
8010 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus 8010
WG-6 | 8010 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | February 2010 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-6
8010 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 and the WG-6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and WG-6.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 246 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $271 |