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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 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
  • Revealed October 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 17 months before the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS grades versus the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX200 IS G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX200 IS

 G700SE SX200 IS 
RevealedOctober 2010May 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX200 IS G700SE 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS against the G700SE.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and G700SE.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (307g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NB-5L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $0