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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 6 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS WG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 WG-6 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the WG-6.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and WG-6.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
54
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
 great battery life (340 shots)
 weather sealing
 MP count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
56
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (20MP)
 weather sealing
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic support
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus TG-630 iHSRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 220 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $271