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Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
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 G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Ricoh G700SE

 G16 G700SE 
LaunchedNovember 2013October 2010Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and G700SE is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
28
manual focus
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
50
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
64
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (356g)
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot G16Ricoh 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