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-8
Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.
$399
Released Jul 2024
WG-8 is 5.3 years newer.
Wins
GR III
Wins
WG-8
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AGR III has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 9)
- AGR III has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BWG-8 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (340 shots vs 200 shots)
- AGR III has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 125)
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-8
118 × 66 × 33 mm
242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
GR III is 9mm narrower and 4mm shorter than WG-8.
GR III is 15 g heavier than WG-8.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 33mm WG-8
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 6,400 — higher is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 9 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR III supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Eye
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization
Only GR III supports it
Reasons to choose
WG-8
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.2, 65.5, 33.1
Subject recognition
Adds Pet
Weather sealing
Only WG-8 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDXC
Weight
242 g vs 257 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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-8
Pros
- ✓Waterproof and dustproof
- ✓4K video
- ✓GPS and compass
- ✓Macro stand included
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited manual control
- –No RAW focus
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR III or WG-8?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for WG-8 — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and WG-8?
GR III is 24.24 MP and WG-8 is 20 MP, so the GR III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR III and WG-8 have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while wG-8 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and WG-8?
GR III weighs 257 g and WG-8 weighs 242 g, so the WG-8 is 15 g lighter.
Do the GR III and WG-8 record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. WG-8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GR III and WG-8 weather sealed?
GR III: No. WG-8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 340 shots for the WG-8, giving the WG-8 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and WG-8 at $399. The WG-8 is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.