Ricoh G900 vs Sony NEX-F3

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh G900 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the G900 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The G900 was revealed 5 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G900 scores vs the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G900 features outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G900 versus the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G900 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G900 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G900 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G900 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.