Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A7S II

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A7S II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very similar but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was released 13 months prior to the A7S II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-M1 grades versus the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the A7S II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and A7S II is 91 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and A7S II.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-M1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.