Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A300

On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The G700SE was manufactured 2 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the G700SE grades versus the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE offers outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G700SE vs the A300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and A300 is 88 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and A300.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G700SE because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh G700SE will show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher G700SE provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.