Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.