Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Introduced October 2010

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was launched 2 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS scores vs the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Ricoh G700SE
SX170 IS | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | October 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX170 IS
G700SE | SX170 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh G700SE
SX170 IS | G700SE | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS vs the G700SE.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and G700SE.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX170 IS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Ricoh G700SE |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lbs) | 307 grams (0.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 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 life | 300 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $0 |