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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G700SE grades vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX350

 G700SE WX350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WX350 G700SE 
ReleasedFebruary 2014October 2010More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX350

 G700SE WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G700SE against the WX350.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and WX350.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony WX350
51
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (307 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony WX350
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony WX350
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (307 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX350
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-10-13 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $270