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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched October 2010
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 15 months before the TX200V making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G700SE grades against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TX200V

 G700SE TX200V 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh G700SE

 TX200V G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2012October 2010Newer by 15 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX200V

 G700SE TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE provides outside 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 TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G700SE against the TX200V.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and TX200V is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and TX200V.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony TX200V
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX200V
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-10-13 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $500