Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
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.

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony NEX-F3
WG-4 GPS | NEX-F3 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
NEX-F3 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony NEX-F3
WG-4 GPS | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | 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 | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) | 314 gr (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 470 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $210 | $470 |