Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2013
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GR (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GR was revealed 22 months prior to the WG-5 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GR grades against the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
GR | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh GR
WG-5 GPS | GR | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | April 2013 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
GR | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GR and the WG-5 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WG-5 GPS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GR provides the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The older GR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Ricoh GR | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh GR | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-04-17 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | - |
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 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB65 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $971 | $500 |