Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2020
- Updated by Ricoh WG-80
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very similar but the GR II (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe GR II was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GR II grades against the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Ricoh WG-70
GR II | WG-70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh GR II
WG-70 | GR II | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | June 2015 | More recent by 56 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-70
GR II | WG-70 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh GR II and Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GR II against the WG-70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and WG-70 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and WG-70.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GR II has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older GR II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Ricoh GR II | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh GR II | Ricoh WG-70 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-06-17 | 2020-02-04 |
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 surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 300 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless | On, 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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-65 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $280 |