Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 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
- Launched October 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2014
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX220, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G700SE was brought out 4 years before the WX220 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the G700SE matches up versus the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX220
G700SE | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Ricoh G700SE
WX220 | G700SE | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | October 2010 | Fresher by 40 months |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX220
G700SE | WX220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features external measurements 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G700SE versus the WX220.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and WX220 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and WX220.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-10-13 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 307 gr (0.68 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 210 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-60 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $198 |