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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 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 S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh G700SE and Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 10 months after the S2000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G700SE scores against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony S2000

 G700SE S2000 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S2000 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony S2000

 G700SE S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE provides outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE versus the S2000.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and S2000 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and S2000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G700SE to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger G700SE is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony S2000
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-10-13 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $225