Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR II

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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR II

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX700 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX700 HS.

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR II Review.
How does it shoot? Ricoh GR II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the GR II.
Compare Ricoh GR II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh GR II conclusion.

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Differences

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Ricoh GR II

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
More telephoto lens reach
750 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh GR II advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
300 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX700 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX700 HS Shooter's Report

Shooting with a wide prime helps you see new shots; Good performance and fast autofocus; Excellent sharp, bright lens; Very customizable; In-camera Wi-Fi works with more than just Android and iOS; Supports Pentax wireless flash strobes
Fixed, wide prime lens isn't for everyone; Cramped controls; Burst capture is slower for JPEGs; Tends too warm under incandescent lighting; Wi-Fi app is poor, and web browser control has cluttered interface
Read our Ricoh GR II Review

The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GR

Canon SX700 HS

Ricoh GR

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$799
APS-C

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Ricoh GR II

Panasonic ZS40

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Canon SX700 HS

Canon SX710 HS

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slow-motion videos

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Ricoh GR II

Canon SX710 HS

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Canon SX710 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Ricoh GR II

Panasonic ZS60

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Panasonic ZS60

Compared to Fujifilm XF10

Canon SX700 HS

Fujifilm XF10

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm XF10

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