Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A200

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly close but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was unveiled 2 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE matches up vs the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys physical 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 A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G700SE compared to the A200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A200 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and A200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G700SE having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G700SE will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent G700SE should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.