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Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Released October 2010
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A495 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was revealed 9 months earlier than the G700SE and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A495 scores against the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A495 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A495

 G700SE A495 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Ricoh G700SE

 A495 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A495 against the G700SE.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and G700SE.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G700SE to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
16
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A495Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-10-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $109 $0