Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G700SE was launched 3 years earlier than the W730 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G700SE matches up against the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W730
G700SE | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Ricoh G700SE
W730 | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | October 2010 | More recent by 27 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W730
G700SE | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G700SE vs the W730.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and W730.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-10-13 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 307g (0.68 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $138 |