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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was introduced 4 years earlier than the A7S which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G700SE grades vs the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A7S

 G700SE A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Ricoh G700SE

 A7S G700SE 
RevealedApril 2014October 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A7S

 G700SE A7S 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has physical 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 Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G700SE versus the A7S.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A7S is 88 and 77 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and A7S.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G700SE features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (307g)
76
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
good high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
environment proofing
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony A7S
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (307g)
34
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A7S
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha A7S
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-10-13 2014-04-06
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Style of battery - 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $1,998