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Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon S95
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
  • Announced October 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon S90 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was launched 6 months prior to the G700SE and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S90 matches up vs the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S90 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon S90

 G700SE S90 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S90 and Ricoh G700SE

 S90 G700SE 
AnnouncedApril 2010October 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Canon S90 and Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S90 compared to the G700SE.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S90 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh G700SE will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S90
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
63
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot S90Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-04-08 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $0