Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was manufactured 7 months after the A7R IV and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-70 scores versus the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 vs the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will offer you more detail due to its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 should have an edge in sensor tech.