Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4

Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close but the GR II (APS-C) and WG-4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR II was brought out 17 months later than the WG-4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR II grades against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR II provides physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GR II versus the WG-4.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and WG-4 is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and WG-4.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The GR II uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent GR II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.