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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Released October 2010
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 4 years after the G700SE which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS matches up against the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX610 HS G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2015October 2010Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX610 HS

 G700SE SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX610 HS G700SE 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS against the G700SE.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and G700SE.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
45
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (191g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (191g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $214 $0