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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced October 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 3 months later than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up against the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 A3200 IS G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A3200 IS

 G700SE A3200 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 A3200 IS G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS vs the G700SE.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and G700SE.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
23
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 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 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 95 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 ID NB-8L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $0