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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced October 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 21 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G700SE matches up vs the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony S950

 G700SE S950 
RevealedOctober 2010February 2009More recent by 21 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S950 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony S950

 G700SE S950 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G700SE vs the S950.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and S950 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and S950.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh G700SE to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G700SE will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sony S950 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (307g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony S950
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony S950
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony S950
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-10-13 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $130