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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 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
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 3 years before the H200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G700SE scores against the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony H200

 G700SE H200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh G700SE

 H200 G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2010More modern by 27 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H200

 G700SE H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE features outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G700SE compared to the H200.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and H200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and H200.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H200 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony H200
29
focusing manually
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (307g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
59
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (240 shots)
heavier than average (530g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony H200
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (307 grams)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (530g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony H200
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-10-13 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery ID DB-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $250