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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 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 W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was manufactured 21 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G700SE grades versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W290

 G700SE W290 
ReleasedOctober 2010February 2009Fresher by 21 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W290 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W290

 G700SE W290 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G700SE against the W290.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and W290 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and W290.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer G700SE will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Sony W290 Street photography advice
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Sony W290 Sports photography information
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Sony W290 Travel photography advice
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
23
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (307g)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W290
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $230