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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 21 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G700SE grades vs the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W230

 G700SE W230 
RevealedOctober 2010February 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W230 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W230

 G700SE W230 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has external 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) while the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE and the W230.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and W230 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and W230.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer G700SE provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony W230
51
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (307g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
59
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (307g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W230
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-10-13 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $180