Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5 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 Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
Photography Glossary Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the G700SE (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G700SE was announced 5 months after the NEX-5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G700SE scores versus the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony NEX-5
| G700SE | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Ricoh G700SE
| NEX-5 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-5
| G700SE | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G700SE vs the NEX-5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and NEX-5 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and NEX-5.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Ricoh G700SE | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 307 gr (0.68 pounds) | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-60 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $599 |
