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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(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
  • Introduced October 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 17 months after the G700SE which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2400 IS scores against the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 A2400 IS G700SE 
IntroducedFebruary 2012October 2010Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A2400 IS

 G700SE A2400 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 A2400 IS G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the G700SE.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and G700SE.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
manual focus
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (126g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
23
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (307g)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 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 diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 126g (0.28 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 190 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $0