Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 13 months after the A7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and A7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS provides a benefit in sensor technology.