Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20

Following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GR (APS-C) and WG-20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GR was launched 9 months prior to the WG-20 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR grades versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR offers outside measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GR and the WG-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and WG-20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.