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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(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
  • Released October 2010
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was announced 22 months prior to the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G700SE matches up against the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony NEX-F3

 G700SE NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh G700SE

 NEX-F3 G700SE 
ReleasedAugust 2012October 2010More recent by 22 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-F3

 G700SE NEX-F3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE features outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G700SE vs the NEX-F3.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography features
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery life (470 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-10-13 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $470