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
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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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 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Ricoh G700SE
| NEX-3 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-3
| G700SE | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Ricoh G700SE | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |