Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close but the GR III (APS-C) and WG-6 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GR III was released 8 months later than the WG-6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GR III matches up against the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GR III has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GR III vs the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GR III and WG-6.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GR III featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh GR III will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern GR III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.