Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony A7S III

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A7S III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 7 years before the A7S III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades versus the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony A7S III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the A7S III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and A7S III.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.