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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 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
  • Released October 2010
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7 II
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The G700SE was brought out 4 years prior to the A7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G700SE matches up against the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A7

 G700SE A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A7 G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2014October 2010More modern by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A7

 G700SE A7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE features physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G700SE against the A7.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A7 is 88 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and A7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 will resolve extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
Sony A7 Street photography information
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
79
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony A7 Sports photography details
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Sony A7 Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
Sony A7 Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
36
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A7
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha A7
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-10-13 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $798