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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W810, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W810 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G700SE matches up vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W810

 G700SE W810 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W810 G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2014October 2010Newer by 39 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W810

 G700SE W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE offers external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the W810.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and W810 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and W810.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
Sony W810 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
32
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W810
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $100