Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX30
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced October 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX30 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G700SE was announced 9 months before the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE matches up against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX30
G700SE | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh G700SE
WX30 | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | October 2010 | More recent by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX30
G700SE | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has got outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE compared to the WX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and WX30.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-10-13 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 307 grams (0.68 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-60 | NP-BN1 |
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $259 |