Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A7S II

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony A7S II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty similar but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was introduced 20 months before the A7S II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-20 scores against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-20 and the A7S II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and A7S II.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-20 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.