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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R II
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony A7R

 WG-4 GPS A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A7R WG-4 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A7R

 WG-4 GPS A7R 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
84
manual focus
high MP (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sony A7R
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than average in class (465g)
environment proofing
high MP (36 megapixels)
bad battery (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony A7R Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
high MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
Sony A7R Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (235g)
36
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A7R
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Alpha A7R
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-02-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235g (0.52 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 240 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $210 $1,898