Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon G15
(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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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon G16 versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe G16 was released 3 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the G16 scores against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Ricoh G700SE
| G16 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 | October 2010 | Fresher by 38 months | |
| Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon G16
| G700SE | G16 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G16 and Ricoh G700SE
| G16 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G16 compared to the G700SE.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and G700SE is 85 and 88 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and G700SE.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G16 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Ricoh G700SE |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-11-25 | 2010-10-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 356 grams (0.78 lbs) | 307 grams (0.68 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 230 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | DB-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $499 | $0 |