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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A3500 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
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed October 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 2 years after the G700SE which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3500 IS scores versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 A3500 IS G700SE 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2010More modern by 28 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A3500 IS

 G700SE A3500 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 A3500 IS G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS and the G700SE.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and G700SE.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
34
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
23
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (307 grams)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
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 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
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 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 200 shots -
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $115 $0