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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 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 W730
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W730

 G700SE W730 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W730 G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2010More recent by 27 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W730

 G700SE W730 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony W730
29
focusing manually
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony W730
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
Sony W730 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (122g)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
23
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W730
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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