Ricoh G700SE vs Sony a5100

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.