Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H20

Let's look closer at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 18 months later than the H20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G700SE scores versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE offers 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) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE compared to the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and H20 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and H20.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G700SE to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G700SE will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.