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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P310
  • Updated by Nikon P340
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
  • Released October 2010
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P330 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close but the P330 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was announced 2 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P330 scores vs the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Ricoh G700SE

 P330 G700SE 
ReleasedMarch 2013October 2010Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon P330

 G700SE P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Ricoh G700SE

 P330 G700SE 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P330 compared to the G700SE.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P330 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern P330 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
51
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P330
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
23
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix P330Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-03-04 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" 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 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $0