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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Launched October 2010
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras and they are both built by Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 7 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G700SE scores vs the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh WG-50

 G700SE WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-50 G700SE 
LaunchedMay 2017October 2010More modern by 80 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-50

 G700SE WG-50 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outside dimensions 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 WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G700SE against the WG-50.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and WG-50 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and WG-50.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (307g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (307 grams)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-50
 Ricoh G700SERicoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh G700SE Ricoh WG-50
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-10-13 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $280