Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A900

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

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.

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

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.