Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Launched October 2010
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A1100 IS was announced 20 months prior to the G700SE which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1100 IS scores versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh G700SE
A1100 IS | G700SE |
---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A1100 IS
G700SE | A1100 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | October 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 115k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh G700SE
A1100 IS | G700SE | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1100 IS versus Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS and the G700SE.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and G700SE.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Ricoh G700SE | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Ricoh G700SE |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 307 grams (0.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | 2 x AA | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $160 | $0 |