Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7S III
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Replaced the Sony A7S II
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7S III Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A7S III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WG-4 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-4 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-4 scores versus the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony A7S III
WG-4 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Ricoh WG-4
A7S III | WG-4 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | February 2014 | More recent by 78 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Crisper display (+980k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony A7S III
WG-4 | A7S III | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 versus Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the A7S III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and A7S III.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-4 will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2020-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 699 gr (1.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 600 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Cost at release | $330 | $3,499 |