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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was manufactured 2 months before the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G700SE grades vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W560

 G700SE W560 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W560 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W560

 G700SE W560 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE vs the W560.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and W560 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and W560.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony W560
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (307g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
59
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony W560
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (307 grams)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W560
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $139