Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7R III

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7R III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 3 years earlier than the A7R III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7R III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the A7R III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and A7R III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will give you more detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WG-5 GPS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.