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Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX60 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
  • Launched October 2010
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Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX50 HS versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX50 HS scores vs the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX50 HS G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2013October 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX50 HS

 G700SE SX50 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX50 HS G700SE 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS vs the G700SE.

Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and G700SE is 65 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and G700SE.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
51
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
38
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
58
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
23
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (307g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-15 2010-10-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $429 $0