Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S III

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 6 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the A7S III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and A7S III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged WG-5 GPS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.