Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh G700SE

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon 1 J3 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 J3 (1") and G700SE (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J3 was released 3 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J3 features physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J3 vs the G700SE.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J3 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon 1 J3 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer 1 J3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.