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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma fp, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was announced 9 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G700SE matches up against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sigma fp

 G700SE fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Ricoh G700SE

 fp G700SE 
AnnouncedJuly 2019October 2010More recent by 106 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma fp

 G700SE fp 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE comes with physical 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 fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G700SE against the fp.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and fp is 88 and 84 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and fp.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G700SE with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will offer more detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
manual focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sigma fp
51
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (307 grams)
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
59
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
excellent MP (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sigma fp
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (307 grams)
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma fp
 Ricoh G700SESigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sigma
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sigma fp
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-10-13 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $2,050