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Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released January 2017
  • New Model is Leica M11
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica M10 versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and WG-4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was announced 2 years later than the WG-4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M10 matches up vs the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 M10 WG-4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2014Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Leica M10

 WG-4 M10 

Common features in the Leica M10 and Ricoh WG-4

 M10 WG-4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M10 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M10 versus the WG-4.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and WG-4 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and WG-4.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica M10 will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger M10 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
53
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
9
no video
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Leica M10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Ricoh WG-4
 Leica M10Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica M10 Ricoh WG-4
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2017-01-18 2014-02-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5952 x 3992 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $7,595 $330