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Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
42

Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Replaced the Leica SL
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
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Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was introduced 4 years later than the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL2 matches up against the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 SL2 WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedNovember 2019February 2015Fresher by 58 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 WG-5 GPS SL2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 SL2 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 offers exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 vs the WG-5 GPS.
Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and WG-5 GPS is 57 and 90 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and WG-5 GPS.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica SL2 will produce extra detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SL2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
88
 you can focus manually
 resolution is high (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
41
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 has focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (236g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is high (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (240 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Leica SL2 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
65
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 resolution is high (47 megapixels)
 not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
69
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 more heavy than competitors (236 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography factors
83
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is high (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery life (370 shots)
54
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
36
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
34
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (236g)
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Leica SL2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Leica SL2Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica SL2 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-11-06 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 835 grams (1.84 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $5,995 $500