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

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

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

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2010
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

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

 WG-5 GPS GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2010More modern by 53 months

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

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

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

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 against the WG-5 GPS.

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

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-5 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (140g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
58
lighter than others (140 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (320 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (320 per charge)
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
28
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (140g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (236g)
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Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-21 2015-02-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photos 240 photos
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $566 $500