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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x 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
  • Launched October 2010
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma DP1x, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was brought out 8 months later than the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G700SE grades against the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sigma DP1x

 G700SE DP1x 
AnnouncedOctober 2010February 2010More recent by 8 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Ricoh G700SE

 DP1x G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1x

 G700SE DP1x 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE against the DP1x.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and DP1x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G700SE will deliver more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G700SE provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
Sigma DP1x Street photography information
51
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (307g)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
59
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (307 grams)
25
lighter than others in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1x
 Ricoh G700SESigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sigma DP1x
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-10-13 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $574