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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57
Ricoh GR II front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh GR II
(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
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close but the GR II (APS-C) and WG-6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GR II was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GR II grades versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Ricoh WG-6

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

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh GR II

 WG-6 GR II 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2015More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-6

 GR II WG-6 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GR II vs the WG-6.

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and WG-6 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and WG-6.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-6 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older GR II will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR II Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
50
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
67
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
59
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR II Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
32
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh GR IIRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR II Ricoh WG-6
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-06-17 2018-02-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by GR Engine V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 246g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $271