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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was announced 20 months prior to the G700SE which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX1 matches up vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 CX1 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh CX1

 G700SE CX1 
IntroducedOctober 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh G700SE

 CX1 G700SE 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX1 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the CX1 versus the G700SE.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and G700SE.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh G700SE to produce extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older CX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
23
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh G700SE
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX1 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-19 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS 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 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 DB-70 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $0