Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A99 II

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A99 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was introduced 7 years prior to the A99 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G700SE scores versus the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE provides physical 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 A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G700SE compared to the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A99 II is 88 and 57 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and A99 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G700SE with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 II will produce extra detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.