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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GR (APS-C) and WG-30W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR was brought out 18 months before the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GR matches up against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh WG-30W

 GR WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Ricoh GR

 WG-30W GR 
IntroducedOctober 2014April 2013Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-30W

 GR WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GR and the WG-30W.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GR and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GR uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older GR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (245g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
45
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
62
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-30W
 Ricoh GRRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR Ricoh WG-30W
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-17 2014-10-09
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 972 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $971 $280