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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TG-4 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-4

 WG-6 TG-4 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2015Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-6

 TG-4 WG-6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
47
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247g)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (380 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (247g)
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (246g)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh WG-6
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