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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
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Features
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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