Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 858.0mm²
33.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 IV

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Sony A7 III A7 III vs A7 IV
Successor:
General
Model Number:	WG-5 GPS	A7 IV
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCE-7M4
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$379.95	$2500.00
Street Price:	$296.95	$2,231.33
Date Available:	2015-03-15	2021-12-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.3 oz (236 g) includes batteries	23.2 oz (658 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 2.5 x 1.3 in. (125 x 65 x 32 mm)	5.2 x 3.8 x 3.1 in. (131 x 96 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes	No
Waterproof Depth:	45.00 feet (14 meters)	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.0	33.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	35mm
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	858.01mm² (35.90mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.34 microns	5.12 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		None
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	7008 x 4672 (32.7 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2), 7008 x 3944 (27.6 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3504 x 1968 (6.9 MP, 16:9), 6224 x 4672 (29.1 MP, 4:3), 4096 x 3072 (12.6 MP, 4:3), 3120 x 2336 (7.3 MP, Other), 4672 x 4672 (21.8 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 3072 (9.4 MP, 1:1), 2336 x 2336 (5.5 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)	JPEG (8-bit), HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.5	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x360 (15p)	3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)	XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony E
Lens:	Ricoh zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating	Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 100mm	28 - 70mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.5 - 18mm	28 - 70mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ???	f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 28.8x total at VGA	Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus	Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF), 425 points (CDAF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot); Touch AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		EVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3.68M-dot UXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	3,680,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	13.3x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	125	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400	Auto, 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: White Light), Manual	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 57-step Magenta/Green and 29-step Amber/Blue compensation), Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 4 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard/Large), Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	HDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, 1CM Macro Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Food, Report	3 Custom Settings; Creative Look; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye	Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 10.4m (wide), 4.2m (tele)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:		1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Enhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress
UHS Support:	No UHS support	UHS-I
Other Memory:		2x:CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)	XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)
Included Memory:	70.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR	Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type D)	USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-A HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone jacks

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.5	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		828
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI92	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes	Yes
Software
Included Software:		Capture One Express (for Sony) free download
OS Compatibility:		Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Waterproof to 45ft/14m, Shockproof to 7.2ft/2.2m, Freezeproof to 14F/-10C, Crushproof to 220lbf/100kgf. Available in orange or gunmetal.