Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A350

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was manufactured 2 years after the A350 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G700SE scores versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE offers outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G700SE vs the A350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and A350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and A350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A350 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G700SE will have a benefit in sensor technology.