Clicky

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 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
  • Released October 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The G700SE was manufactured 10 months after the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G700SE scores versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W370

 G700SE W370 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W370 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W370

 G700SE W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE offers outer 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) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE and the W370.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and W370.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G700SE should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
51
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (307g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (307g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W370
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-10-13 2010-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $230