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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.