Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Ricoh G700SE
A3400 IS | G700SE | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | October 2010 | More recent by 17 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A3400 IS
G700SE | A3400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh G700SE
A3400 IS | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Compare the Canon A3400 IS and Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |