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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was announced 10 months prior to the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G700SE matches up vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony NEX-C3

 G700SE NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Ricoh G700SE

 NEX-C3 G700SE 
LaunchedAugust 2011October 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-C3

 G700SE NEX-C3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G700SE vs the NEX-C3.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography factors
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (307g)
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography details
59
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography advice
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-C3
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-10-13 2011-08-22
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $343