Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon A3500 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
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Ricoh G700SE
A3500 IS | G700SE | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | October 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A3500 IS
G700SE | A3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Ricoh G700SE
A3500 IS | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon A3500 IS versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |