Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony NEX-3N
| WG-M1 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Ricoh WG-M1
| NEX-3N | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-3N
| WG-M1 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2013-02-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 1.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 480 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-65 | NPFW50 |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $2,000 | $399 |