Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 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
- Introduced June 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh GR
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Ricoh WG-6
GR II | WG-6 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Clearer display (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh GR II
WG-6 | GR II | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | June 2015 | More recent by 32 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-6
GR II | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |