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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WG-M1 was revealed 2 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-M1 scores against the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony NEX-F3

 WG-M1 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2012Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 NEX-F3 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kCrisper screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-F3

 WG-M1 NEX-F3 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides 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-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 and the NEX-F3.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
53
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (800)
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
38
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
64
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery power (470 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
35
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-12 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 800 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range (1×) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 314g (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 350 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $2,000 $470