Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5R

Below is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The G700SE was unveiled 22 months earlier than the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G700SE grades vs the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G700SE against the NEX-5R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G700SE having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.