Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 8 years before the WG-6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VG-110 matches up versus the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 against the WG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and WG-6 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and WG-6.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.