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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Introduced October 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up against the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX210 IS G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX210 IS

 G700SE SX210 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX210 IS G700SE 
IntroducedJune 2010October 2010Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions 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 that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS vs the G700SE.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and G700SE.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (220g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
23
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2010-10-13
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical 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 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 NB-5L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $226 $0