Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh G700SE
SX1 IS | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX1 IS
G700SE | SX1 IS | |||
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Released | October 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh G700SE
SX1 IS | G700SE | |||
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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).
See the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |