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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was revealed 2 years after the A900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G700SE grades vs the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A900

 G700SE A900 
IntroducedOctober 2010October 2008More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A900 G700SE 
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A900

 G700SE A900 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has outer 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 A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G700SE and the A900.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A900 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and A900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A900 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G700SE is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony A900 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
has manual focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
Sony A900 Street photography info
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (307g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Sony A900 Sports photography information
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Sony A900
59
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
environment proof
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Sony A900 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no liveview feature
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
Sony A900 Vlogging features
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (307g)
9
no video
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A900
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-10-13 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) 895g (1.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $0 $2,736