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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was brought out 16 months earlier than the HX10V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G700SE scores vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony HX10V

 G700SE HX10V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Ricoh G700SE

 HX10V G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2010More recent by 16 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX10V

 G700SE HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outside measurements 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the HX10V.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and HX10V.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony HX10V
51
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (307g)
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX10V
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-10-13 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
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 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 life - 320 shots
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $616