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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX220

 G700SE WX220 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WX220 G700SE 
RevealedFebruary 2014October 2010Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX220

 G700SE WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and WX220 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (307g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony WX220
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
23
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX220
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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