Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony NEX-F3
WG-20 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh WG-20
NEX-F3 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony NEX-F3
WG-20 | NEX-F3 | |||
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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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |