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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 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 SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was announced 6 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G700SE matches up versus the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sigma SD10

 G700SE SD10 
AnnouncedOctober 2010March 2004Newer by 80 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kSharper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh G700SE

 SD10 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma SD10

 G700SE SD10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G700SE and the SD10.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and SD10 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and SD10.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Ricoh G700SE will deliver extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger G700SE will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sigma SD10
29
you can focus manually
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Sigma SD10 Street photography advice
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (307 grams)
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (950g)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD10 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than average (307 grams)
9
no video
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh G700SESigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh G700SE Sigma SD10
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-10-13 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $198