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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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 SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 8 months prior to the G700SE and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Ricoh G700SE

 SP-600 UZ G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 G700SE SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedOctober 2010February 2010Newer by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh G700SE

 SP-600 UZ G700SE 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the G700SE.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and G700SE is 69 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and G700SE.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
36
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
29
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus SP-600 UZRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format 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 None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 - DB-60
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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