Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7R IV

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 5 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the A7R IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail due to its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WG-5 GPS is going to be behind in sensor tech.