Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-6 was brought out 3 years after the A7S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-6 scores against the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 compared to the A7S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and A7S is 89 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and A7S.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-6 will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.