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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WG-4 was revealed 18 months later than the NEX-F3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-4 grades versus the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 WG-4 NEX-F3 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012Fresher by 18 months

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

 NEX-F3 WG-4 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

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

 WG-4 NEX-F3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has exterior 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) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 versus the NEX-F3.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The WG-4 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The fresher WG-4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
72
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
good battery (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (240 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-05 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 240 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $330 $470