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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 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
  • Launched October 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was manufactured 22 months after the H50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G700SE grades versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony H50

 G700SE H50 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh G700SE

 H50 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H50

 G700SE H50 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G700SE against the H50.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and H50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh G700SE to provide you with more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern G700SE should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony H50
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony H50
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-10-13 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
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 240 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" 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 ID DB-60 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $80