Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Announced February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-820 iHS was unveiled 7 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh WG-6
| TG-820 iHS | WG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| WG-6 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 73 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1030k | Crisper screen (+10k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-6
| TG-820 iHS | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the WG-6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and WG-6.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Olympus TG-820 iHS | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2018-02-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash on, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840x2160 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 246 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $500 | $271 |