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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 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
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma SD9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was unveiled 7 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G700SE scores against the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sigma SD9

 G700SE SD9 
LaunchedOctober 2010November 2002Fresher by 96 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kCrisper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Ricoh G700SE

 SD9 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma SD9

 G700SE SD9 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE offers physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 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).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G700SE and the SD9.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and SD9 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and SD9.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G700SE with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh G700SE will show more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G700SE provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
29
focusing manually
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
Sigma SD9 Street photography details
51
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (307g)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
59
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD9 Vlogging highlights
23
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (307g)
9
no video recording
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma SD9
 Ricoh G700SESigma SD9
General Information
Company Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sigma SD9
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-10-13 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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
Microphone 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 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
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 All around 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 Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $3,001