Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 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 SX520 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX520 HS and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was released 3 years after the G700SE which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades against the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Ricoh G700SE
SX520 HS | G700SE | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | October 2010 | Newer by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX520 HS
G700SE | SX520 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Ricoh G700SE
SX520 HS | G700SE | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS features outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX520 HS and Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS against the G700SE.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and G700SE is 69 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and G700SE.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Ricoh G700SE |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 441 gr (0.97 pounds) | 307 gr (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 | 210 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $219 | $0 |