Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Ricoh G700SE
SP-610UZ | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus SP-610UZ
G700SE | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh G700SE
SP-610UZ | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | October 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ and Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |