Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Released Mar 2019
Ricoh
WG-1000
Entry rugged waterproof compact with 16.35MP sensor, 4x 27-108mm equivalent zoom, USB-C, and simple controls.
$229
Released Jun 2024
WG-1000 is 5.3 years newer.
Wins
GR III
Wins
WG-1000
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
- AGR III has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- BWG-1000 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (300 shots vs 200 shots)
- AGR III has higher Resolution (24.24 MP vs 16.35 MP)
- BWG-1000 has lower Weight (220 g vs 257 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
WG-1000
116 × 69 × 51 mm
220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)
GR III is 7mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 17mm thinner than WG-1000.
GR III is 37 g heavier than WG-1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 51mm WG-1000
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GR III
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 9 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR III supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Eye
In-body stabilization
Only GR III supports it
Touchscreen
Only GR III supports it
Reasons to choose
WG-1000
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116, 68.5, 50.5
Subject recognition
Adds Pet
Weather sealing
Only WG-1000 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDXC
Weight
220 g vs 257 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
WG-1000
Pros
- ✓Waterproof and dustproof
- ✓USB-C
- ✓Affordable rugged camera
- ✓4x optical zoom
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Full HD only
- –Basic feature set
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR III or WG-1000?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for WG-1000 — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and WG-1000?
GR III is 24.24 MP and WG-1000 is 16.35 MP, so the GR III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR III and WG-1000 have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while wG-1000 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and WG-1000?
GR III weighs 257 g and WG-1000 weighs 220 g, so the WG-1000 is 37 g lighter.
Do the GR III and WG-1000 record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. WG-1000: Full HD.
Are the GR III and WG-1000 weather sealed?
GR III: No. WG-1000: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 300 shots for the WG-1000, giving the WG-1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and WG-1000 at $229. The WG-1000 is $670 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.