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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was unveiled 18 months after the HX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G700SE matches up vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony HX1

 G700SE HX1 
IntroducedOctober 2010April 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 HX1 G700SE 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX1

 G700SE HX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have 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") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G700SE vs the HX1.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and HX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh G700SE will provide greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher G700SE is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony HX1 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Sony HX1 Street photography factors
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
Sony HX1 Sports photography advice
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Sony HX1 Travel photography information
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
48
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (544g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
23
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
22
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition (544g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX1
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-10-13 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 544 grams (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 model DB-60 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $47,999