Ricoh
WG-8
Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.
$399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
WG-8
Wins
Alpha 7 V
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 9)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AWG-8 has lower Weight (242 g vs 695 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
WG-8
118 × 66 × 33 mm
242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
WG-8 is 12mm narrower, 31mm shorter, and 49mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
WG-8 is 453 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm WG-8 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
WG-8
118 × 66 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
WG-8
118 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
WG-8: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
WG-8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Pet
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.2, 65.5, 33.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
242 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
WG-8
Pros
- ✓Waterproof and dustproof
- ✓4K video
- ✓GPS and compass
- ✓Macro stand included
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited manual control
- –No RAW focus
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, WG-8 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for WG-8 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the WG-8 and Alpha 7 V?
WG-8 is 20 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the WG-8 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
WG-8 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the WG-8 and Alpha 7 V?
WG-8 weighs 242 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the WG-8 is 453 g lighter.
Do the WG-8 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
WG-8: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the WG-8 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
WG-8: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the WG-8 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
WG-8 launched at $399 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The WG-8 is $2,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sony press materials.