Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh G700SE side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SD980 IS has external dimensions of 100 x 53 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.09 x 0.91″) and weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh G700SE has external dimensions of 117 x 68 x 32 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.26″) and weighs 307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SD980 IS and the Ricoh G700SE. Canon SD980 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Ricoh G700SE.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SD980 IS is significantly lighter (157g ) than the Ricoh G700SE which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the G700SE, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SD980 IS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh G700SE's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.