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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W690, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was introduced 2 years after the W690 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-M1 scores versus the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W690

 WG-M1 W690 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W690 WG-M1 
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W690

 WG-M1 W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with outer dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-M1 against the W690.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and W690.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W690 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (800)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sony W690
35
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Sony W690 Vlogging info
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W690
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 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 350 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $2,000 $297