Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TX66
| G700SE | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Ricoh G700SE
| TX66 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | October 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and TX66 is 88 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Ricoh G700SE | Sony 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 |