Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh GR II versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched but the GR II (APS-C) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GR II was launched 17 months after the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR II scores vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GR II has physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR II versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GR II and the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GR II and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR II and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The GR II contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger GR II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.