Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was manufactured 9 months after the A7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-30W scores against the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W vs the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and A7 is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and A7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 will show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger WG-30W will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.