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Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX30 IS
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
  • Launched October 2010
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Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the G700SE so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX20 IS scores versus the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX20 IS G700SE 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX20 IS

 G700SE SX20 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX20 IS G700SE 
LaunchedJuly 2010October 2010Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS versus the G700SE.

Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and G700SE is 65 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and G700SE.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
37
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
manual focus
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (600 grams)
51
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
35
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
50
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-07-06 2010-10-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 600 grams (1.32 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $0