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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W690
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony W690, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was manufactured 6 years later than the W690 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-6 matches up against the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W690

 WG-6 W690 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W690 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W690

 WG-6 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 versus the W690.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and W690.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (246g)
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W690
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $271 $297