Ricoh G700SE vs Sigma Quattro H

The following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was manufactured 6 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G700SE grades against the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G700SE versus Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE against the Quattro H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and Quattro H is 88 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and Quattro H.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will provide greater detail due to its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.