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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G700SE was released 10 months later than the W330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G700SE matches up vs the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W330

 G700SE W330 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010More recent by 10 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W330 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W330

 G700SE W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE vs the W330.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and W330 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and W330.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent G700SE should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony W330
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Sony W330 Sports photography features
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony W330
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W330
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 307g (0.68 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $170