Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5T

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was introduced 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G700SE grades against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE offers physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G700SE versus the NEX-5T.

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

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G700SE with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.