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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 18 months earlier than the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX1 IS G700SE 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX1 IS

 G700SE SX1 IS 
ReleasedOctober 2010March 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX1 IS G700SE 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS against the G700SE.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and G700SE is 64 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and G700SE.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G700SE to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
57
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-03-27 2010-10-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $0