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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II Overview

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.

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

 WG-4 GPS A7R II 

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

 A7R II WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2014More recent by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS A7R II 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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

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

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony A7R II Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
you can focus manually
high MP (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
Sony A7R II Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
81
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
Sony A7R II Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
62
weather proofing
high MP (42MP)
low battery power (290 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (235g)
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A7R II
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-05 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 399
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 240 shots 290 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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $210 $2,913