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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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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 
LaunchedOctober 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k115kClearer screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 A1100 IS G700SE 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISRicoh 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