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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • 194g - 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
  • Released July 2020
  • Old Model is Sony A7S II
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A7S III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30W was brought out 6 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-30W grades against the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 A7S III WG-30W 
ReleasedJuly 2020October 2014More modern by 70 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W features physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-30W vs the A7S III.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and A7S III is 91 and 61 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and A7S III.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-30W will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
35
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
71
 has manual focus
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Sony A7S III Street photography info
61
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
45
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (600 shots)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
71
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 good battery life (600 shots)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S III Landscape photography advice
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
77
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery life (600 shots)
 has dual storage slots
 MP count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
Sony A7S III Vlogging details
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A7S III
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-30W 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
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
Battery format 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 shooting   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $280 $3,499