Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was revealed 4 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-M1 scores versus the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 vs the NEX-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and NEX-3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more recent WG-M1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.