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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Announced October 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G700SE matches up against the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh WG-20

 G700SE WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-20 G700SE 
LaunchedFebruary 2014October 2010Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-20

 G700SE WG-20 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G700SE against the WG-20.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and WG-20 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and WG-20.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (307g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography details
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (307g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-20
 Ricoh G700SERicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh G700SE Ricoh WG-20
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-10-13 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $370