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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 21 months after the T90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G700SE matches up vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony T90

 G700SE T90 
RevealedOctober 2010February 2009More modern by 21 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh G700SE

 T90 G700SE 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony T90

 G700SE T90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE provides physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G700SE against the T90.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and T90 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and T90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger G700SE is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony T90
51
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony T90
59
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony T90
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony T90
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $259