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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched October 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 10 months after the W350 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the G700SE grades against the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W350

 G700SE W350 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W350 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W350

 G700SE W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE offers outside 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 W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE versus the W350.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and W350 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and W350.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W350 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer G700SE provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
23
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W350
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-10-13 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
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
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $200