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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GR III was launched 3 years after the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the GR III grades vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 GR III WG-5 GPS 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2015More modern by 45 months
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh GR III

 WG-5 GPS GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 GR III WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GR III versus the WG-5 GPS.

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR III and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR III because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR III will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher GR III will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (236g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR III
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
69
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition (236g)
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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh GR IIIRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR III Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2018-09-25 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.40 m (at 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 257 gr (0.57 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $500