Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7R III

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A7R III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 4 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-4 GPS matches up against the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features 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) while the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the A7R III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and A7R III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will provide extra detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.