Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed October 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G700SE was brought out 16 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G700SE matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX150
G700SE | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Ricoh G700SE
WX150 | G700SE | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | October 2010 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX150
G700SE | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G700SE versus the WX150.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and WX150.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-10-13 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 307 grams (0.68 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-60 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $300 |