Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A7S III

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A7S III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is very close but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 vs the A7S III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and A7S III is 91 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and A7S III.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-M1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-M1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.