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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 2 months before the H70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G700SE matches up versus the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony H70

 G700SE H70 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh G700SE

 H70 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H70

 G700SE H70 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has got external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE and the H70.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and H70.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H70 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony H70
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony H70
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony H70
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Sony H70 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
23
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (307g)
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony H70
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $199