Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 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
- Announced October 2010
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and S950 is 88 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Ricoh G700SE | Sony 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 |