Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was unveiled 3 months before the DP2x so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G700SE matches up vs the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has exterior 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 DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G700SE compared to the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and DP2x is 88 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and DP2x.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G700SE using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G700SE will render more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively.