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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A2200 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A2200

 G700SE A2200 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Ricoh G700SE

 A2200 G700SE 
RevealedJanuary 2011October 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (280 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (307g)
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Canon A2200 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A2200Ricoh G700SE
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