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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 3 years prior to the WX80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G700SE grades versus the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony WX80

 G700SE WX80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WX80 G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2010Fresher by 27 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX80

 G700SE WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G700SE versus the WX80.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and WX80 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and WX80.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX80 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
29
focusing manually
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony WX80
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony WX80
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX80
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2013-01-08
Body design 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures
Style of battery - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $276