Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A7R II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 16 months prior to the A7R II making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A7R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the A7R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and A7R II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and A7R II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R II will provide more detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older WG-4 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.