Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 II
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced October 2010
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Announced June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G700SE was revealed 3 years before the RX100 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G700SE grades against the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony RX100 II
G700SE | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Ricoh G700SE
RX100 II | G700SE | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | October 2010 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX100 II
G700SE | RX100 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE comes with physical measurements 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 RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE vs the RX100 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and RX100 II is 88 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and RX100 II.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-10-13 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 307 gr (0.68 lbs) | 281 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-60 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $598 |