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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 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
  • Released October 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 3 years prior to the W710 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G700SE scores versus the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W710

 G700SE W710 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W710 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2010More recent by 27 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W710

 G700SE W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G700SE versus the W710.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and W710.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (307g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony W710
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
23
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (307g)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W710
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-10-13 2013-01-08
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-BN
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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $90