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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G700SE (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was manufactured 8 months later than the TX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G700SE matches up against the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TX5

 G700SE TX5 
IntroducedOctober 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TX5 G700SE 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX5

 G700SE TX5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G700SE compared to the TX5.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and TX5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and TX5.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G700SE because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh G700SE will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern G700SE is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony TX5
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (307g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proofing
features touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (148g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Sony TX5 Landscape photography advice
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony TX5
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (307g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX5
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-10-13 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID DB-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $239