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Ricoh PX vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh PX versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the PX (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PX was revealed 6 months before the W690 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the PX matches up against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Sony W690

 PX W690 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh PX

 W690 PX 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Sony W690

 PX W690 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh PX features outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh PX versus Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the PX and the W690.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and W690.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
68
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh PX vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Sony W690
 Ricoh PXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh PX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $297