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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III Comparison

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20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Ricoh cameras cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Ricoh GR III, which was introduced in September 2018 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. There is only 7 months difference between WG-6 and GR III so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Ricoh GR III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-09-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • 28 mm f2.80 Prime Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 257g. 109 x 62 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Ricoh GR III Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Ricoh GR III
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
246 g vs 257 g 11 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 28mm 112 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
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Reasons to choose Ricoh GR III over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
102.400 vs 6.400 1500% higher Max ISO
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
15.28µm2 vs 1.39µm2 999% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
2.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.037k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Continuous Shooting
fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh GR III has external dimensions of 109 x 62 x 33 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.3″) and weighs 257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III. Ricoh GR III is 9mm narrower and 4mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but they have the same thickness of 33mm.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is 11g lighter than the Ricoh GR III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR III
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh GR III has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Ricoh GR III's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the WG-6 and GR III sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III Cameras


As seen above, Ricoh GR III has a 13.1x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Ricoh GR III features a 28 mm F2.8 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Ricoh WG-6's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Ricoh GR III's 28mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, GR III's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 112mm longer reach than the Ricoh GR III. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Ricoh GR III is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR III
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR III
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR III
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
GR III
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR III for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GR III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
28 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GR III for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
257g
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GR III: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GR III scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #526 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Ricoh GR III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #38 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #344 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Ricoh GR III has a higher Overall Score than the Ricoh WG-6 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Ricoh GR III vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Ricoh GR III
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Announced 2018-02-21 2018-09-25
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3 APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 102,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28 mm ()
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 6cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 257g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 109 x 62 x 33mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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