Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Released February 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- New Model is Ricoh WG-6

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close but the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
WG-5 GPS | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 against the WG-5 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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


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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-02 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-85mm (3.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 180 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.40 m (at 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $871 | $500 |