Canon A1400 vs Ricoh G700SE

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A1400 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1400 matches up versus the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 compared to the G700SE.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and G700SE.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1400 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A1400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.