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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 17 months later than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3400 IS scores vs the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 A3400 IS G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2010More recent by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A3400 IS

 G700SE A3400 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 A3400 IS G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has got outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the G700SE.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and G700SE.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A3400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
68
lighter than competition (126g)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 One One
Retail cost $230 $0