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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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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
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 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")
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 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
64
 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
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 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
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 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")
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 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
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 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)
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 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