Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched April 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7S II
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A7S, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30 was announced 7 months later than the A7S and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-30 grades vs the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony A7S
WG-30 | A7S | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | April 2014 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Ricoh WG-30
A7S | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A7S
WG-30 | A7S | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30 against the A7S.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and A7S is 91 and 77 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and A7S.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2014-04-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 pounds) | 489g (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $428 | $1,998 |