Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA 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)
- 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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony RX100 VA
G700SE | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Ricoh G700SE
RX100 VA | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | October 2010 | More modern by 94 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX100 VA
G700SE | RX100 VA | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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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 |