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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX220 HS versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 4 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX220 HS grades vs the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SX220 HS G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SX220 HS

 G700SE SX220 HS 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh G700SE

 SX220 HS G700SE 
ReleasedFebruary 2011October 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS and the G700SE.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and G700SE.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon SX220 HSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon SX220 HS Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-02-07 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $0