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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6

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

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was released 16 months after the WG-6 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-6 grades versus the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 TG-6 WG-6 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2018More modern by 16 months

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

 WG-6 TG-6 

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

 TG-6 WG-6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 features external measurements 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-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 and the WG-6.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and WG-6.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
47
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
68
good battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
70
great battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Tough TG-6Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2019-05-22 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 lbs) 246g (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 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 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $449 $271