Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony HX9V
G700SE | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Ricoh G700SE
HX9V | G700SE | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | October 2010 | More modern by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony HX9V
G700SE | HX9V | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |