Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 24 months before the WG-4 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 scores versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh WG-4
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
WG-4 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-4
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WG-4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-4 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-4.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-02 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 180 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 240 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $871 | $330 |