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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was revealed 15 months prior to the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G700SE scores against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W620

 G700SE W620 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W620 G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2012October 2010More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W620

 G700SE W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE versus the W620.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and W620 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and W620.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W620 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
23
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W620
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-10-13 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $102