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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S II
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was introduced 6 years before the A7S III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-30 matches up versus the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Ricoh WG-30

		

		

			
 A7S III WG-30 
IntroducedJuly 2020October 2014Newer by 70 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 provides external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 against the A7S III.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and A7S III is 91 and 61 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and A7S III.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S III Portrait photography advice
35
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
71
 you can focus manually
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
Sony A7S III Sports photography details
45
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (600 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 MP count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
71
 weather proof
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
 better than average battery life (600 shots)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
43
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
77
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (600 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone support
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Sony A7S III
 Ricoh WG-30Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-10-09 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) 699 grams (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 600 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $428 $3,499