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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
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
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Ricoh WG-4

 GR II WG-4 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2014Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh GR II

 WG-4 GR II 

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-4

 GR II WG-4 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR II
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (251g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
50
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR II Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
32
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-4
 Ricoh GR IIRicoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GR II Ricoh WG-4
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-06-17 2014-02-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $330