Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7S III

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A7S III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was introduced 5 months before the A7S III and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-70 matches up against the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 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).

Compare the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 versus the A7S III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and A7S III is 91 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and A7S III.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-70 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.