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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Announced October 2010
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A2500 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A2500 scores against the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A2500 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2010More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A2500

 G700SE A2500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Ricoh G700SE

 A2500 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 provides external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements 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 A2500 and Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2500 and the G700SE.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A2500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (135g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (307g)
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Canon A2500 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A2500Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data 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 135 grams (0.30 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $0