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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Released October 2010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was unveiled 2 months prior to the G700SE so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SD4000 IS G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SD4000 IS

 G700SE SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SD4000 IS G700SE 
ReleasedAugust 2010October 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS features external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).

Examine the Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the G700SE.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and G700SE.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G700SE to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
has manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
41
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Ricoh G700SE
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-02 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $0