Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-30

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras and they are both produced by Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 5 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G700SE grades versus the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G700SE and the WG-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and WG-30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor technology.