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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony TX66, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 16 months earlier than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G700SE scores vs the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TX66

 G700SE TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TX66 G700SE 
RevealedFebruary 2012October 2010More recent by 16 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX66

 G700SE TX66 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE compared to the TX66.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and TX66 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and TX66.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony TX66
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (307g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (250 per charge)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony TX66
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (307 grams)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX66
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-10-13 2012-02-28
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 109 gr (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 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 life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $350