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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A700 and Ricoh Caplio R4 [S]ave

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Ricoh Caplio R4
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Canon PowerShot A700
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General
ModelRicoh Caplio R4Canon PowerShot A700
BrandRicohCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberR4A700
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9595
Width (mm)2643
Height (mm)5367
Weight (g)165200
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)66
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.052.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • tiff (mmr system itu-t.6)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Open DML Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Lens and Optics
LensRicoh Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 200.0035.00 - 210.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 33.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.146
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.300.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3055
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 55
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 3.6
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type-Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)114,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • overcast
  • tungsten light
  • tungsten light 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti (256 segments), Center weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (frame is fixed to the center or linked to the AF frame)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Sports, Distant Landscape Night Scene, Text, High Sensitivity, Zoom Macro, Skew correctionPortrait, Landscape, NightScene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Kids& Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, ColorSwap
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • mandatory flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.2m-2.4m; Tele: 0.14m-1.8mNormal: 1.8-11.0 ft./55cm-3.5m (W), 1.8-8.2 ft./55cm-2.5m (T) Macro: 1-1.8 ft./30-55cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format
  • tiff (mmr system itu-t.6)
-
Included memory (MB)260
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.18
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-999
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.53
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.37
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.07
Startup time (s)-2.4
Play -> record time (s)-1.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-11.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-400
Battery form factorProprietary DB-602 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • ni-mh rechargeable
Batteries included-2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
1Included software-
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows



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