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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar but the GR (APS-C) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GR grades versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GR WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh GR

 WG-4 GPS GR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2013More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GR WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GR comes with outer 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) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GR versus the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GR has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older GR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
45
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than others in class (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (235g)
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh GRRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GR Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-17 2014-02-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB65 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $971 $210