Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W690
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W690 Overview
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").

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W690 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W690
G700SE | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh G700SE
W690 | G700SE | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | October 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W690
G700SE | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W690 Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-10-13 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 307 gr (0.68 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $297 |