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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was launched 20 months before the A7S II making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony A7S II

 WG-4 GPS A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A7S II WG-4 GPS 
RevealedOctober 2015February 2014Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A7S II

 WG-4 GPS A7S II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the A7S II.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and A7S II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sony A7S II
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (235 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Sony A7S II Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery life (370 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
69
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
low battery life (370 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography features
Sony A7S II Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (235 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony A7S II
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-05 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $210 $2,767