Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A7R IV

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was released 3 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-50 grades versus the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-50 against the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will give extra detail as a result of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older WG-50 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.