Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A7R IV

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-M1 grades vs the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the A7R IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will deliver greater detail having an extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WG-M1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.