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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX510 HS G700SE 
LaunchedAugust 2013October 2010Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX510 HS

 G700SE SX510 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX510 HS G700SE 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSRicoh G700SE
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