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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WG-20 was manufactured 18 months after the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-20 scores against the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony NEX-F3

 WG-20 NEX-F3 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh WG-20

 NEX-F3 WG-20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony NEX-F3

 WG-20 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-20 against the NEX-F3.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and NEX-F3 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-02-05 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 470 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $470