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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2014
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and WG-4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was announced 8 months later than the WG-4 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Ricoh WG-4

 M Edition 60 WG-4 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2014Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Leica M Edition 60

 WG-4 M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh WG-4

 M Edition 60 WG-4 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 provides external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the WG-4.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and WG-4 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and WG-4.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M Edition 60 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer M Edition 60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Edition 60
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
56
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
63
environment sealing
good MP (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
72
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Ricoh WG-4
 Leica M Edition 60Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Ricoh WG-4
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2014-09-23 2014-02-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release - $330