Nikon A900 vs Ricoh G700SE

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon A900 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 5 years after the G700SE which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A900 matches up vs the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A900 versus the G700SE.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and G700SE.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer A900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.