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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 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
  • Released October 2010
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony HX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was revealed 7 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G700SE matches up versus the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony HX350

 G700SE HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh G700SE

 HX350 G700SE 
RevealedDecember 2016October 2010More modern by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX350

 G700SE HX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE provides physical 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 HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G700SE vs the HX350.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and HX350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and HX350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX350 to result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Sony HX350 Street photography factors
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sony HX350 Sports photography info
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX350
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-10-13 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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