Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-70

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively close but the GR (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GR was launched 7 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GR matches up against the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR provides physical 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) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GR and the WG-70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GR and WG-70.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GR has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The older GR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.