Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and G700SE (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 22 months later than the G700SE which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the G700SE.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and G700SE is 83 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and G700SE.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.