Olympus SP-100 vs Ricoh G700SE

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-100 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 3 years after the G700SE which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-100 grades versus the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 vs the G700SE.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and G700SE is 63 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and G700SE.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.