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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WG-70 was brought out 8 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-70 grades vs the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony NEX-C3

          

          

            
 WG-70 NEX-C3 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2011Fresher by 103 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 NEX-C3 WG-70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony NEX-C3

          

          

            
 WG-70 NEX-C3 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 compared to the NEX-C3.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and NEX-C3.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The WG-70 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The newer WG-70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
42
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
62
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
79
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (225g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
49
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
53
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery power (400 per charge)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
71
 environment proof
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (225g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
48
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment proof
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
70
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (400 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging factors
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
27
 lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony NEX-C3
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-04 2011-08-22
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 300 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $343