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Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon S90
  • Renewed by Canon S100
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon S95 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close but the S95 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was launched 2 months later than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S95 grades against the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S95 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon S95

 G700SE S95 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S95 and Ricoh G700SE

 S95 G700SE 
ReleasedNovember 2010October 2010Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S95 and the G700SE.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and G700SE.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh G700SE will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S95
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
52
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
32
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Canon S95 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot S95Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-11-23 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots - 1
Launch pricing $495 $0