Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A550

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A550, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively close but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was released 11 months after the A550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE scores against the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has exterior 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 A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G700SE versus the A550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A550 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and A550.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G700SE because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A550 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent G700SE will have an edge in sensor technology.