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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 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
  • Announced October 2010
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 3 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX700 HS grades vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX700 HS G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014October 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX700 HS

 G700SE SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX700 HS G700SE 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS vs the G700SE.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and G700SE is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and G700SE.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
focusing manually
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $0