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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was introduced 4 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G700SE grades against the a5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony a5100

 G700SE a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Ricoh G700SE

 a5100 G700SE 
ReleasedAugust 2014October 2010More recent by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony a5100

 G700SE a5100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has outside measurements 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE against the a5100.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and a5100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony a5100 will offer you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
Sony a5100 Street photography information
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (307 grams)
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Sony a5100
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
80
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5100 Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5100 as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (307 grams)
34
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony a5100
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha a5100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-10-13 2014-08-17
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $448