Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
- Launched February 2012
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The following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-6 scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| TG-6 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 89 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Olympus TG-6
| GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| TG-6 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-02-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 180s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 pounds) | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 400 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | DB-90 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $871 |
