Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7R III

Following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A7R III, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was released 8 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G700SE scores vs the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE and the A7R III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A7R III is 88 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and A7R III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G700SE featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will render extra detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.