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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Introduced October 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and G700SE (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 2 years after the G700SE which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm X20 G700SE 
IntroducedApril 2013October 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Fujifilm X20

 G700SE Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm X20 G700SE 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the G700SE.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and G700SE is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and G700SE.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (353g)
51
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
61
great battery power (270 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (353g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition (353 grams)
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh G700SE
 Fujifilm X20Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X20 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-04-29 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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