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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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
  • Launched October 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 3 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX400 IS grades against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX400 IS G700SE 
LaunchedJuly 2014October 2010Fresher by 47 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX400 IS

 G700SE SX400 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX400 IS G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the G700SE.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and G700SE is 81 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and G700SE.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
60
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (307g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 life 190 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $229 $0