Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma fp

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma fp, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was announced 9 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G700SE matches up against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE comes with physical 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 fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE and Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G700SE against the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and fp is 88 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and fp.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G700SE with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will offer more detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind in sensor innovation.