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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 22 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G700SE matches up versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W220

 G700SE W220 
LaunchedOctober 2010January 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W220 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W220

 G700SE W220 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G700SE against the W220.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and W220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and W220.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent G700SE will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony W220
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W220
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-10-13 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.68 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $160