Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G700SE was launched 21 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G700SE grades against the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony S980
G700SE | S980 | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Ricoh G700SE
S980 | G700SE |
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Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony S980
G700SE | S980 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE features 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) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G700SE versus the S980.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and S980 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and S980.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern G700SE is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony S980 Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 307g (0.68 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | DB-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $300 |