Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7 III

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A7 III, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 4 years earlier than the A7 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the A7 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and A7 III.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 III will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-5 GPS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.