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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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
  • Announced October 2010
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P7700 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was launched 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7700 scores versus the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Ricoh G700SE

 P7700 G700SE 
AnnouncedMay 2013October 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon P7700

 G700SE P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Ricoh G700SE

 P7700 G700SE 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 against the G700SE.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and G700SE is 82 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P7700 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher P7700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
46
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (392 grams)
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
65
great battery pack (330 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (392g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (392g)
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (307g)
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-05-28 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 DB-60
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $0