Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H55
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H55, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G700SE was introduced 4 months later than the H55 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G700SE scores against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony H55
| G700SE | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh G700SE
| H55 | G700SE |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H55
| G700SE | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G700SE against the H55.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and H55 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and H55.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H55 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-10-13 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 307g (0.68 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | DB-60 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $235 |