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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh WG-20

 GR WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh GR

 WG-20 GR 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2013More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-20

 GR WG-20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
74
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (245g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
45
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-20
 Ricoh GRRicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GR Ricoh WG-20
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-04-17 2014-02-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $971 $370