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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Sony WX150
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX150

 G700SE WX150 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WX150 G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2010More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX150

 G700SE WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony WX150
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony WX150
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX150
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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