Fujifilm XQ2 vs Ricoh G700SE

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm XQ2 and the Ricoh G700SE, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm XQ2 was introduced in January 2015 and Ricoh G700SE was introduced in October 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm XQ2 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Ricoh G700SE Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm XQ2 and Ricoh G700SE.

      PROS

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Advantage of Fujifilm XQ2

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm XQ2 over Ricoh G700SE.

      Fujifilm XQ2 vs Ricoh G700SE
      Larger Sensor 2/3-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.5
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) vs 307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz)
      Internal Storage 66 MB vs 52 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Ricoh G700SE

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh G700SE over Fujifilm XQ2.

      Fujifilm XQ2 vs Ricoh G700SE
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 100 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 5x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 1 cm
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm XQ2 Ricoh G700SE
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz)
        Internal Storage66 MB52 MB
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm XQ2 Ricoh G700SE
        Small Sensor2/3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm XQ2 and Ricoh G700SE have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm XQ2 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Ricoh G700SE features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm XQ2 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, , 2112 x 2112, 2048 x x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Ricoh G700SE can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm XQ2

      Fujifilm XQ2 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm XQ2

      Fujifilm XQ2 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm XQ2 comes with NP-48 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Ricoh G700SE comes with DB-60 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm XQ2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Ricoh G700SE has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm XQ2, and up to 1/1500 sec on Ricoh G700SE. Fujifilm XQ2 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.40 m at Auto ISO on Fujifilm XQ2 and 10.00 m Auto ISO on Ricoh G700SE. Ricoh G700SE also accepts external flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm XQ2 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3") and Ricoh G700SE body has dimensions of 117 x 68 x 32 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.26"). Fujifilm XQ2 weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) and Ricoh G700SE weighs 307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz).

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      100 mm

      59 mm

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      117 mm

      68 mm

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      68 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm XQ2 and Ricoh G700SE

      Fujifilm XQ2 and Ricoh G700SE for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      42
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm XQ2 and Ricoh G700SE and give them scores of 66 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      OVERALL
      66
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      49
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm XQ2

      Ricoh G700SE

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      81
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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