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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 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 H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony H90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 16 months before the H90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G700SE matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony H90

 G700SE H90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Ricoh G700SE

 H90 G700SE 
ReleasedFebruary 2012October 2010More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony H90

 G700SE H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE vs the H90.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and H90.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony H90
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-10-13 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes 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 None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Pricing at launch $0 $230