Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh G700SE
SD4000 IS | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SD4000 IS
G700SE | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh G700SE
SD4000 IS | G700SE | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | October 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |