Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-6 was introduced 6 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-6 matches up against the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-6 and the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and NEX-C3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-6 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.