Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W690
WG-M1 | W690 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh WG-M1
W690 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W690
WG-M1 | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |