Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7R

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A7R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 was released around the same time to the A7R so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 matches up against the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 against the A7R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and A7R.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.