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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-310 matches up vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 TG-310 WG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 WG-6 TG-310 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 TG-310 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-310 vs the WG-6.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and WG-6.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
45
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
60
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
54
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 environment proof
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (150 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
 great battery pack (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 heavier than competition in class (246g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
56
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (20MP)
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (246g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-310 Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $271