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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Announced October 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 20 months later than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX150 IS G700SE 
AnnouncedMay 2012October 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX150 IS

 G700SE SX150 IS 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX150 IS G700SE 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS and the G700SE.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and G700SE is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and G700SE.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (130 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-14 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 306 grams (0.67 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 130 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $0