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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR III
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was manufactured 9 years earlier than the GR III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G700SE scores versus the GR III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh GR III

 G700SE GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Ricoh G700SE

 GR III G700SE 
LaunchedSeptember 2018October 2010More modern by 96 months
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GR III

 G700SE GR III 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE provides external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G700SE vs the GR III.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and GR III is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and GR III.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR III will produce more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (307g)
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
great ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR III Sports photography factors
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (257g)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR III Vlogging highlights
23
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (307g)
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (257 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GR III
 Ricoh G700SERicoh GR III
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh G700SE Ricoh GR III
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2018-09-25
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 257g (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $900