Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A7S II

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A7S II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was brought out 6 years prior to the A7S II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE matches up versus the A7S II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G700SE versus the A7S II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A7S II is 88 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and A7S II.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The G700SE comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.