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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh WG-6

          

          

            
 TG-2 iHS WG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

          

          

            
 WG-6 TG-2 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018June 2013Newer by 56 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k610kSharper screen (+430k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-6

          

          

            
 TG-2 iHS WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the WG-6.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and WG-6.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
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 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
60
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery power (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
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 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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 good battery power (340 per charge)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 heavier than competition (246g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
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 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 good battery power (340 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
36
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic port
 heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-28 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
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