Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh GR III
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
(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
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Ricoh WG-6
GR III | WG-6 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | February 2018 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh GR III
WG-6 | GR III | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-6
GR III | WG-6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh GR III | Ricoh WG-6 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2018-09-25 | 2018-02-21 |
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 | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 6cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 257 gr (0.57 lbs) | 246 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 340 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $900 | $271 |