Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-50

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was introduced 2 years later than the WG-50 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-6 grades vs the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 vs the WG-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WG-50.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.