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Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 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 D20 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D20 matches up versus the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh G700SE

 D20 G700SE 
RevealedJune 2013October 2010Fresher by 33 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon D20

 G700SE D20 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh G700SE

 D20 G700SE 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 has outside measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D20 compared to the G700SE.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and G700SE.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent D20 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
33
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
35
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
60
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-18 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-6L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $0