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Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
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Olympus VG-120 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(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
Ricoh WG-6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Ricoh WG-6

 VG-120 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus VG-120

 WG-6 VG-120 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 86 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh WG-6

 VG-120 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (246g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
36
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus VG-120Ricoh WG-6
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
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