Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GR (APS-C) and WG-4 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GR was unveiled 9 months before the WG-4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the GR scores against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR offers external dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GR compared to the WG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GR and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WG-4.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The GR contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The older GR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.