Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar but the GR II (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR II was launched 5 months after the WG-5 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GR II grades against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR II & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
GR II | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh GR II
WG-5 GPS | GR II |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
GR II | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | February 2015 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GR II against the WG-5 GPS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and WG-5 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The GR II features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh GR II | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-06-17 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 300s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 photos | 240 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-65 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $599 | $500 |