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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-3 grades versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 WG-6 TG-3 
RevealedFebruary 2018March 2014Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 TG-3 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 versus the WG-6.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and WG-6.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
37
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
45
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competitors (247g)
60
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than others (246g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
54
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
74
 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 weather proof
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors (247g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 environment proofing
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 heavier than others (246 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
56
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 weather proof
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
56
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competitors (247g)
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than others (246g)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Tough TG-3Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-03-31 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Flash on, flash off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247 grams (0.54 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 330 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $271