Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
- New Model is Canon SX520 HS
(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

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was launched 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS matches up against the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh G700SE
SX510 HS | G700SE | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | October 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX510 HS
G700SE | SX510 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh G700SE
SX510 HS | G700SE | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS vs the G700SE.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and G700SE is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and G700SE.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX510 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Ricoh G700SE |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 lb) | 307 gr (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 life | 250 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $249 | $0 |