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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

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
  • Released October 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here is a extended review of the Ricoh G700SE versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very well matched but the G700SE (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was introduced 11 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the G700SE scores against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 G700SE GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Ricoh G700SE

 GR Digital IV G700SE 
ReleasedSeptember 2011October 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 G700SE GR Digital IV 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G700SE vs the GR Digital IV.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and GR Digital IV is 88 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G700SE using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh G700SE will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (307g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography highlights
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
great battery life (390 shots)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (307 grams)
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Ricoh G700SERicoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G700SE Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-10-13 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 life - 390 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $599