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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Successor is Ricoh GR II
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GR (APS-C) and WG-50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was unveiled 5 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the GR grades versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Ricoh WG-50

 GR WG-50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh GR

 WG-50 GR 
LaunchedMay 2017April 2013Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-50

 GR WG-50 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has got 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WG-50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GR has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older GR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
61
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-50
 Ricoh GRRicoh WG-50
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GR Ricoh WG-50
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-17 2017-05-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 300 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB65 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $971 $280