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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony TX7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G700SE (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G700SE was released 10 months later than the TX7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G700SE scores vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony TX7

 G700SE TX7 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2010More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TX7 G700SE 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX7

 G700SE TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE vs the TX7.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and TX7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and TX7.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh G700SE will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern G700SE provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony TX7
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (307 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
includes touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than average (307 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony TX7
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-10-13 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model DB-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $300