Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-70
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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
- New Model is Ricoh GR III
(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
- Introduced February 2020
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Ricoh GR III versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the GR III (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GR III was unveiled 16 months before the WG-70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GR III scores versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III & Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Ricoh WG-70
GR III | WG-70 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh GR III
WG-70 | GR III | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | September 2018 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh WG-70
GR III | WG-70 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III provides outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GR III versus Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GR III against the WG-70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and WG-70.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GR III with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh GR III will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GR III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh GR III | Ricoh WG-70 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2018-09-25 | 2020-02-04 |
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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-16 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 6cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 257g (0.57 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $900 | $280 |