Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7 III

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A7 III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WG-70 was launched 24 months after the A7 III which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-70 matches up against the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outside 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 A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-70 and the A7 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and A7 III is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and A7 III.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 III will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.