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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR III
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GR III versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GR III was launched 4 years after the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GR III scores against the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GR III WG-4 GPS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2014Newer by 57 months
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh GR III

 WG-4 GPS GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GR III WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GR III versus the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR III and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger GR III should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (257g)
above average high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (257 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (257 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh GR IIIRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GR III Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2018-09-25 2014-02-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 gr (0.57 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $210