Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7R

Below is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-6 was introduced 4 years later than the A7R and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-6 grades against the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 and the A7R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and A7R is 89 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and A7R.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will give more detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger WG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.