Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh GR III

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.