Canon G11 vs Ricoh G700SE

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G11 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was manufactured 10 months before the G700SE and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G11 matches up against the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 and Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 versus the G700SE.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and G700SE is 83 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and G700SE.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G11 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh G700SE will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.