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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Introduced March 2010
Ricoh WG-4 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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was launched 4 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 WG-4 GPS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2010More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the WG-4 GPS.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-4 GPS is 85 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (355g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
60
lighter than competitors (355g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (235g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (355 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2010-03-18 2014-02-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 410 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 Single Single
Price at release $349 $210