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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-6 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-6 scores against the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 WG-6 A7S III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 A7S III WG-6 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2018More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 WG-6 A7S III 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-6 against the A7S III.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and A7S III is 89 and 61 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and A7S III.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-6 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-6 will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WG-6 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
45
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
70
 manual focus
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than average (246 grams)
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
54
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery power (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
70
 great battery power (340 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 more heavy than average (246 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
 better than average battery power (600 per charge)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
Sony A7S III Landscape photography information
56
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 weather proofing
 great battery power (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
77
 manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 has double storage slots
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
Sony A7S III Vlogging info
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than average (246g)
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S III
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-21 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Launch pricing $271 $3,499