Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(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
- Introduced February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-4 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-4 matches up vs the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh WG-6
TG-4 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-4
WG-6 | TG-4 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | April 2015 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-6
TG-4 | WG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-4 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 and the WG-6.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WG-6.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 246g (0.54 pounds) |
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 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 | 380 photos | 340 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $379 | $271 |