Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A7R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced about the same time to the A7R so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A7R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the A7R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and A7R.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will offer more detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.