Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.