Canon S110 vs Ricoh G700SE

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon S110 and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was brought out 24 months after the G700SE which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S110 scores against the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Canon S110 and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S110 vs the G700SE.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and G700SE.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S110 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern S110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.