Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2017
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very similar but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-50 was launched 4 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-50 matches up vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony NEX-F3
| WG-50 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 59 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh WG-50
| NEX-F3 | WG-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony NEX-F3
| WG-50 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 vs the NEX-F3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and NEX-F3.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The WG-50 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The newer WG-50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-05-24 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 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 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 314 gr (0.69 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 300 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $470 |