Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was revealed 6 years earlier than the Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the G700SE grades vs the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G700SE and the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and Quattro is 88 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and Quattro.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind in sensor technology.