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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 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
  • Announced October 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 9 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G700SE matches up versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TX55

 G700SE TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TX55 G700SE 
IntroducedJuly 2011October 2010More modern by 9 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX55

 G700SE TX55 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has got 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) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G700SE vs the TX55.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and TX55.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
Sony TX55 Vlogging information
23
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX55
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-10-13 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery type - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $350