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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s 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
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1x
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1s, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was revealed 13 months after the DP1s making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the G700SE matches up against the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sigma DP1s

 G700SE DP1s 
AnnouncedOctober 2010October 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Ricoh G700SE

 DP1s G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1s

 G700SE DP1s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE provides outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G700SE against the DP1s.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and DP1s is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and DP1s.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G700SE will show more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G700SE will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (307g)
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Sigma DP1s Sports photography features
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than average in class (270g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (307 grams)
9
no video recording
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1s
 Ricoh G700SESigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh G700SE Sigma DP1s
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
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 -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" 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 model DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $0