Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE
95 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Revealed October 2010

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A2200 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2200 was brought out 3 months after the G700SE which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2200 scores vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Ricoh G700SE
A2200 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A2200
G700SE | A2200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Ricoh G700SE
A2200 | G700SE | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | October 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2200 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2200 and Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A2200 compared to the G700SE.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and G700SE.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2200 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Ricoh G700SE |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 307 gr (0.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $139 | $0 |