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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III 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 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Renewed by Sony A7 IV
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A7 III, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was unveiled 8 years before the A7 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G700SE grades against the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A7 III

 G700SE A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Ricoh G700SE

 A7 III G700SE 
ReleasedFebruary 2018October 2010More recent by 89 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A7 III

 G700SE A7 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE offers outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the G700SE versus the A7 III.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A7 III is 88 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and A7 III.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G700SE having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 III will give you extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Sony A7 III Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
Sony A7 III Street photography details
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sony A7 III Sports photography info
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (610 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery life (610 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 III Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (610 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
23
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (307g)
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A7 III
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-10-13 2018-02-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $0 $1,998