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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G700SE (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was manufactured 12 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G700SE matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 G700SE GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedOctober 2010November 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Ricoh G700SE

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 G700SE GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE offers outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 88 and 77 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G700SE provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern G700SE should have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography advice
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environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography features
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environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography advice
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environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
not so great battery (320 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography features
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Ricoh G700SERicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G700SE Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-10-13 2009-11-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 50mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 life - 320 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $566