Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma DP1x, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was brought out 8 months later than the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G700SE grades against the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE against the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and DP1x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G700SE will deliver more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G700SE provides an advantage in sensor technology.