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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched October 2010
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm T550 G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2013October 2010Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Fujifilm T550

 G700SE Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm T550 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).

See the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the G700SE.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and G700SE.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
35
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh G700SE
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $0