Canon A1300 vs Ricoh G700SE

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A1300 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 17 months after the G700SE which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A1300 matches up against the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1300 versus Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 compared to the G700SE.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and G700SE.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A1300 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A1300 will have an edge in sensor tech.