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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 15 months prior to the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G700SE grades versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W650

 G700SE W650 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W650 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012October 2010Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W650

 G700SE W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE vs the W650.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and W650.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W650 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (307g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (124g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (307g)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W650
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-10-13 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $140