Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V
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![Ricoh G700SE front Ricoh G700SE front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-G700SE/Ricoh-G700SE-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V/Sony-HX400V-front.jpg)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The G700SE was released 4 years before the HX400V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G700SE matches up vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony HX400V
G700SE | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Ricoh G700SE
HX400V | G700SE | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | October 2010 | More recent by 40 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX400V
G700SE | HX400V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the HX400V.
![Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V size comparison Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-G700SE-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.
![Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-G700SE-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and HX400V.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX400V to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-G700SE-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-G700SE-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-10-13 | 2014-02-12 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 307g (0.68 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-60 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $448 |