Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony NEX-F3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was brought out 7 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-70 grades vs the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 vs the NEX-F3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WG-70 features the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The newer WG-70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.