Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Announced October 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Later Model is Sony NEX-C3

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the G700SE (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

The G700SE was revealed 5 months after the NEX-3 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 NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G700SE grades against the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony NEX-3
G700SE | NEX-3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Ricoh G700SE
NEX-3 | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-3
G700SE | NEX-3 | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G700SE against the NEX-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and NEX-3 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and NEX-3.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-10-13 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 307 grams (0.68 pounds) | 297 grams (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-60 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $0 |