Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

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The 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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

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.

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.