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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
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
  • Released October 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Ricoh G700SE

 SH-50 G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2010More modern by 28 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus SH-50

 G700SE SH-50 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh G700SE

 SH-50 G700SE 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (269g)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus SH-50Ricoh G700SE
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