Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Released October 2010
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-50 was unveiled 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SH-50 grades versus the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Ricoh G700SE
SH-50 | G700SE | |||
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Released | January 2013 | October 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus SH-50
G700SE | SH-50 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh G700SE
SH-50 | G700SE | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 compared to the G700SE.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and G700SE.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Ricoh G700SE |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 307 grams (0.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 model | SLB-10A | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $0 |