Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 18 months after the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys 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-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the NEX-F3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-4 GPS offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The fresher WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.