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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh G900
(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
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 16 months after the G900 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-6 grades vs the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh G900

 TG-6 G900 
LaunchedMay 2019February 2018Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus TG-6

 G900 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh G900

 TG-6 G900 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 and the G900.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and G900 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and G900.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
great battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (253g)
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus Tough TG-6Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Ricoh G900
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2019-05-22 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840x2160
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $449 $752