Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The VG-120 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-120 grades vs the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Ricoh WG-6
VG-120 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus VG-120
WG-6 | VG-120 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 86 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh WG-6
VG-120 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-120 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-120 vs the WG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-120 and WG-6.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus VG-120 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 246g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | 340 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $190 | $271 |