Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-30W and Olympus TG-6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-30W has external dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W and the Olympus TG-6. Ricoh WG-30W is 4mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Olympus TG-6 but it is also 10mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W and Olympus TG-6.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-30W and Olympus TG-6.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-30W is significantly lighter (59g ) than the Olympus TG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-6's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-30W's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.