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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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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").

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The 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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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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k1030kCrisper screen (+10k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-6

 TG-820 iHS WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
59
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus TG-820 iHSRicoh 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