Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 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-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-800 UZ was released 8 months earlier than the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Ricoh G700SE
SP-800 UZ | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
G700SE | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Ricoh G700SE
SP-800 UZ | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the G700SE.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and G700SE is 69 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and G700SE.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Ricoh G700SE |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 307 gr (0.68 lb) |
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 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 ID | Li-50B | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $270 | $0 |