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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
37
Overall
42

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 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
  • Released October 2010
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony QX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 4 years before the QX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G700SE grades against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony QX30

 G700SE QX30 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution920k0kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Ricoh G700SE

 QX30 G700SE 
LaunchedSeptember 2014October 2010Fresher by 47 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony QX30

 G700SE QX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE provides external 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) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G700SE versus the QX30.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and QX30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and QX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to give more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Sony QX30 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (307g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony QX30
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
Sony QX30 Travel photography factors
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony QX30
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony QX30
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (307g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony QX30
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Waterproof Lens-style
Released 2010-10-13 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches -
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $348