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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(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
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was brought out 4 years prior to the A6000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G700SE scores versus the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A6000

 G700SE A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A6000 G700SE 
LaunchedApril 2014October 2010More modern by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A6000

 G700SE A6000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE features exterior measurements 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 A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the A6000.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A6000 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and A6000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will result in greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
51
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (344g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
73
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competitors (344g)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony A6000 Landscape photography info
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
33
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (344g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A6000
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha a6000
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-10-13 2014-04-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Style of battery - 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $548