Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W690
WG-6 | W690 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | February 2012 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh WG-6
W690 | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W690
WG-6 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |