Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was launched 12 months after the NEX-3N and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-4 scores against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 and the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The WG-4 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The younger WG-4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.