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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 23 months after the G700SE which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VH-410 scores against the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Ricoh G700SE

 VH-410 G700SE 
IntroducedAugust 2012October 2010More modern by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus VH-410

 G700SE VH-410 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh G700SE

 VH-410 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 against the G700SE.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and G700SE.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
68
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus VH-410Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VH-410 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 LI-50B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $186 $0