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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Announced October 2010
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma SD14, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was introduced 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the G700SE scores versus the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sigma SD14

 G700SE SD14 
ReleasedOctober 2010September 2006Newer by 50 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k150kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Ricoh G700SE

 SD14 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma SD14

 G700SE SD14 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G700SE against the SD14.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and SD14 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and SD14.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh G700SE will offer greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern G700SE is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
29
manual focus
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (307g)
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (307g)
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma SD14
 Ricoh G700SESigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh G700SE Sigma SD14
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-10-13 2006-09-26
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $198