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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched October 2010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 3 years before the TF1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G700SE scores versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TF1

 G700SE TF1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TF1 G700SE 
LaunchedJune 2013October 2010More recent by 32 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TF1

 G700SE TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE features external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G700SE and the TF1.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and TF1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (307g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony TF1
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony TF1
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proof
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony TF1
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-10-13 2013-06-21
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 307 grams (0.68 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $266