Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
GR | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh GR
WG-4 GPS | GR | |||
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Released | February 2014 | April 2013 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
GR | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Check out the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Ricoh GR | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |