Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a1
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Revealed January 2021
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Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony a1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G700SE was manufactured 11 years before the a1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G700SE scores vs the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony a1
| G700SE | a1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Ricoh G700SE
| a1 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2021 |  | October 2010 | Fresher by 125 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+520k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony a1
| G700SE | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony a1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE against the a1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and a1 is 88 and 61 respectively.
Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and a1.
To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G700SE because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will result in more detail due to its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a1 Specifications
| Ricoh G700SE | Sony Alpha a1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh G700SE | Sony Alpha a1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-10-13 | 2021-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 50MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8640 x 5760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 133 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 30.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/400 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 7680x4320 |
| Video format | - | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 307 gr (0.68 pounds) | 737 gr (1.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 530 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-60 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | Single | 2 |
| Retail price | $0 | $6,498 |
