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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
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 SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled around the same time to the G700SE so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades vs the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX30 IS G700SE 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX30 IS

 G700SE SX30 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX30 IS G700SE 
RevealedSeptember 2010October 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS has got physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the G700SE.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and G700SE is 64 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and G700SE.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
50
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-10-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 601 grams (1.32 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 model NB-7L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $0