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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Ricoh GR II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was brought out 5 years prior to the GR II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G700SE scores versus the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh GR II

 G700SE GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Ricoh G700SE

 GR II G700SE 
AnnouncedJune 2015October 2010More recent by 56 months
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GR II

 G700SE GR II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE features exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE versus the GR II.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and GR II is 88 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and GR II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G700SE because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR II will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
29
manual focus
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
Ricoh GR II Street photography information
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (251g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
32
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GR II
 Ricoh G700SERicoh GR II
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G700SE Ricoh GR II
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2015-06-17
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - GR Engine V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lbs) 251 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1078
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $599