Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Released June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
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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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.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony NEX-3
| WG-M1 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 52 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| NEX-3 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-3
| WG-M1 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-09-12 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 297g (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-65 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $2,000 | $0 |
