Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W620

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.