Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6300

Following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A6300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was announced 6 years earlier than the A6300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G700SE matches up versus the A6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE against the A6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A6300 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and A6300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6300 will deliver extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.