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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA 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 RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was announced 8 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G700SE matches up against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony RX100 VA

 G700SE RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Ricoh G700SE

 RX100 VA G700SE 
IntroducedJuly 2018October 2010More modern by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX100 VA

 G700SE RX100 VA 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G700SE against the RX100 VA.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (307g)
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography details
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging details
23
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (307g)
81
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
missing microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX100 VA
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-10-13 2018-07-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $998