Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A9

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was released 7 years before the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G700SE matches up versus the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE against the A9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A9 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and A9.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor tech.