Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H20
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35 Features
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony H20
| G700SE | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2010 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Ricoh G700SE
| H20 | G700SE |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H20
| G700SE | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-10-13 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 307 grams (0.68 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $249 |