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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 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
  • Released October 2010
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 10 months prior to the TX10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the G700SE grades vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TX10

 G700SE TX10 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TX10 G700SE 
RevealedAugust 2011October 2010More modern by 10 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX10

 G700SE TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G700SE versus the TX10.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and TX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and TX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX10 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (307g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (307g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX10
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-10-13 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $309