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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A3000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was brought out 3 years before the A3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G700SE matches up versus the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A3000

 G700SE A3000 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A3000 G700SE 
ReleasedAugust 2013October 2010More recent by 34 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A3000

 G700SE A3000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE provides external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G700SE compared to the A3000.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and A3000 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and A3000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A3000 will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Sony A3000 Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony A3000
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony A3000
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony A3000
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
26
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (411g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A3000
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha A3000
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-10-13 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $398