Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-20
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
- Introduced May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
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The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-6 was manufactured 5 years after the WG-20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-6 scores vs the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh WG-20
| TG-6 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 |  | February 2014 | Newer by 65 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus TG-6
| WG-20 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-20
| TG-6 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-6 and the WG-20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and WG-20.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh WG-20 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 340 shots | 260 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $370 |