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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(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
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G700SE was introduced 4 years earlier than the H300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G700SE scores versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony H300

 G700SE H300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh G700SE

 H300 G700SE 
IntroducedFebruary 2014October 2010More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H300

 G700SE H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features external measurements 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 H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE versus the H300.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and H300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and H300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony H300
29
focusing manually
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony H300
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
great battery life (350 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony H300
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (307g)
24
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (590g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony H300
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-10-13 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.68 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $249