Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W690

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was brought out 16 months before the W690 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G700SE grades against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G700SE against the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and W690 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and W690.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.