Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony NEX-3N

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively similar but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was revealed 4 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-50 scores vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 compared to the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher WG-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.