Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W290

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.