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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 4 years earlier than the W830 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G700SE matches up versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony W830

 G700SE W830 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W830 G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2014October 2010Newer by 39 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W830

 G700SE W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G700SE and the W830.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and W830 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and W830.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W830 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (307g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony W830
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average (307g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony W830
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model DB-60 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $128