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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 10 months later than the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G700SE grades vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W380

 G700SE W380 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W380 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W380

 G700SE W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G700SE against the W380.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and W380 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and W380.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W380 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent G700SE should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
51
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (307g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
23
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (307g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W380
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $44