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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

Launch price

Released Mar 2019

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Ricoh

WG-1000

Entry rugged waterproof compact with 16.35MP sensor, 4x 27-108mm equivalent zoom, USB-C, and simple controls.

$229

Launch price

Released Jun 2024

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WG-1000 is 5.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

GR III

★ Portrait★ Vlogging

Wins

2categories

WG-1000

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GR III wins 4 categories·WG-1000 wins 1 categories
  • AGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
  • AGR III has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
  • AGR III has higher 1080p max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BWG-1000 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (300 shots vs 200 shots)
  • AGR III has higher Resolution (24.24 MP vs 16.35 MP)

Key specs at a glance

GR IIIWG-1000
Resolution24.24 MP16.35 MP
SensorAPS-C1/2.3 inch
ISO max102,4003,200
Burst4 fps—
4K60 fps—
IBISYesNo
Weight257 g220 g
Battery200 shots300 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GR III

109 × 62 × 33 mm

257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

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

Use caseGR IIIWG-1000
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
2.5Limited✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
6.5Good✓ wins
2.5Limited

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

  • 1080p max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

GR III
WG-1000
Resolution
24.24 MP✓+48%
16.35 MP
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
1/2.3 inch
AA filter
No
—
GR III
WG-1000
Aperture
F2.8-F16
F3.0-F6.6
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28 mm
27-108 mm
GR III
WG-1000
Processor
GR ENGINE 6
Image processor
GR III
WG-1000
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400✓+5 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
3,200
GR III
WG-1000
Shutter type
Leaf shutter
Mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

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.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.