Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A500

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was released 14 months later than the A500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G700SE scores against the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the G700SE compared to the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and A500 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and A500.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The G700SE includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The younger G700SE provides an advantage in sensor technology.