Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-C3

Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the NEX-C3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and NEX-C3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The newer WG-4 GPS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.