Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
- Launched May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh WG-6
TG-6 | WG-6 | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | February 2018 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-6
WG-6 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-6
TG-6 | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |