Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-6 was introduced 5 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-6 matches up against the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 has exterior 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-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 and the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.