Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A390

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A390, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The G700SE was launched 3 months later than the A390 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G700SE scores versus the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G700SE vs the A390.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A390 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and A390.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G700SE because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A390 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.