Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Released October 2010
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A2300 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe A2300 was revealed 17 months later than the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2300 scores versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh G700SE
A2300 | G700SE | |||
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Released | February 2012 | October 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A2300
G700SE | A2300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh G700SE
A2300 | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2300 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2300 against the G700SE.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and G700SE.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2300 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher A2300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Ricoh G700SE |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 307 grams (0.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 life | 210 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $139 | $0 |