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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 4 years before the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WG-4 GPS GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
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manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12MP)
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (320 shots)
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than competition (140 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (235 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
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has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (140 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-21 2014-02-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor GR Engine III -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $566 $210