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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GR Digital IV (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the GR Digital IV (1/1.7") and WG-6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR Digital IV was announced 7 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GR Digital IV scores versus the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh WG-6

 GR Digital IV WG-6 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 WG-6 GR Digital IV 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2011More recent by 78 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh WG-6

 GR Digital IV WG-6 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR Digital IV offers external dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Ricoh GR Digital IV versus Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GR Digital IV against the WG-6.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital IV and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital IV and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR Digital IV having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-6 will give you more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GR Digital IV is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
67
great battery life (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
70
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
29
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (246g)
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Ricoh GR Digital IV vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital IV and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh GR Digital IVRicoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GR Digital IV Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-09-15 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $271