Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-C3

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.