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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 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
  • Announced October 2010
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was revealed 10 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly large gap 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 A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE grades vs the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A6100

 G700SE A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A6100 G700SE 
ReleasedAugust 2019October 2010More modern by 108 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A6100

 G700SE A6100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE features physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G700SE against the A6100.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A6100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and A6100.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6100 will show more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
Sony A6100 Portrait photography features
29
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Sony A6100 Street photography highlights
51
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
Sony A6100 Travel photography info
59
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
86
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Sony A6100 Vlogging info
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (307g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A6100
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha a6100
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-10-13 2019-08-28
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $748