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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched October 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the G700SE (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was announced 15 months later than the WX1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G700SE scores versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX1

 G700SE WX1 
IntroducedOctober 2010August 2009Fresher by 15 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WX1 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX1

 G700SE WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G700SE compared to the WX1.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and WX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G700SE with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh G700SE will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer G700SE is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (307g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
59
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
23
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307g)
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX1
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-10-13 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $149