Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A100

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was launched 4 years later than the A100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the G700SE matches up against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE offers 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) whilst the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE compared to the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A100 is 88 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and A100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G700SE because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh G700SE will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher G700SE provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.