Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was unveiled 16 months before the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G700SE scores versus the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G700SE and the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and DP1 Merrill is 88 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and DP1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer you more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.