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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 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
  • Announced October 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G700SE (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was brought out 15 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G700SE grades against the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TX1

 G700SE TX1 
RevealedOctober 2010August 2009Fresher by 15 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TX1 G700SE 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX1

 G700SE TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has got physical measurements 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE and the TX1.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and TX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and TX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G700SE because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh G700SE will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger G700SE will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
29
focusing manually
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
51
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony TX1
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Sony TX1 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX1
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-10-13 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $350