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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Introduced October 2010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 3 months after the G700SE which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Ricoh G700SE

 SP-610UZ G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 G700SE SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh G700SE

 SP-610UZ G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ and the G700SE.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and G700SE is 79 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and G700SE.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus SP-610UZRicoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $0