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Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Launched October 2010
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Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon A800 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 3 months after the G700SE and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A800 matches up against the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A800 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon A800

 G700SE A800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k115kCrisper screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Ricoh G700SE

 A800 G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2011October 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A800 vs the G700SE.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and G700SE.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh G700SE to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
25
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
focusing manually
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
29
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (300 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no 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 A800
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
55
great battery power (300 shots)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
26
great battery power (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
24
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot A800Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 -
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 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 life 300 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $0