Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7R

Here is a in-depth overview of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7R, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was revealed 6 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-70 grades versus the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 against the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and A7R is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and A7R.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R will provide more detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger WG-70 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.