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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 9 months earlier than the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G700SE matches up against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony HX9V

 G700SE HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh G700SE

 HX9V G700SE 
AnnouncedJuly 2011October 2010More modern by 9 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX9V

 G700SE HX9V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G700SE compared to the HX9V.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and HX9V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (307 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
Sony HX9V Vlogging information
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (307 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX9V
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-10-13 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $328