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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S2100 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 10 months after the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G700SE scores versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony S2100

 G700SE S2100 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S2100 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony S2100

 G700SE S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE vs the S2100.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and S2100.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger G700SE will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
29
focusing manually
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
59
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
good sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony S2100
23
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony S2100
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 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 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 One One
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