Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W690

In this article, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was revealed 8 years later than the W690 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-70 scores vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 compared to the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and W690.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-70 should have an edge in sensor technology.