Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A7S, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was introduced 11 months after the A7S which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony A7S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and A7S.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.