Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-3N, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very well matched but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-M1 was launched 19 months after the NEX-3N making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-M1 scores vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-M1 against the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-3N will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.