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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony NEX-3N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WG-6 was brought out 5 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-6 scores against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony NEX-3N

 WG-6 NEX-3N 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2013More recent by 61 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Ricoh WG-6

 NEX-3N WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony NEX-3N

 WG-6 NEX-3N 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 against the NEX-3N.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and NEX-3N is 89 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-6 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
77
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (480 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
70
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery (480 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony NEX-3N
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2013-02-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 340 photos 480 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $271 $399