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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-6 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 5 years later than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-6 grades vs the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 TG-6 WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedMay 2019February 2014Fresher by 65 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS TG-6 

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

 TG-6 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-6 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
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max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
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good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than average (235 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
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pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (235 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-6Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2019-05-22 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 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, on + redeye
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $449 $210