Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-M1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh GR versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GR (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GR was announced 17 months before the WG-M1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GR grades versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh GR versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR vs the WG-M1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GR will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.