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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
Sony NEX-F3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony NEX-F3

 WG-4 GPS NEX-F3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 NEX-F3 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony NEX-F3

 WG-4 GPS NEX-F3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (235 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (470 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography highlights
69
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery life (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (235 grams)
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Alpha NEX-F3
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