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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 15 months earlier than the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G700SE scores vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX70

 G700SE WX70 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WX70 G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2012October 2010Newer by 15 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX70

 G700SE WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE offers external 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G700SE against the WX70.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and WX70.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX70
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
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 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 photos
Battery style - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $242