Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1s

Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1s, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was revealed 13 months after the DP1s making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the G700SE matches up against the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE provides outer 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 DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G700SE against the DP1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and DP1s is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and DP1s.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G700SE will show more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G700SE will have a benefit in sensor technology.