Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-3

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly close but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 3 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and NEX-3.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.