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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh G700SE versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras and both are built by Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was brought out 10 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G700SE matches up versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh WG-70

 G700SE WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-70 G700SE 
ReleasedFebruary 2020October 2010More modern by 113 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-70

 G700SE WG-70 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has got 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with 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 have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE versus the WG-70.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and WG-70 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and WG-70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (307g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (307g)
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh G700SERicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G700SE Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-10-13 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
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 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 - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $280