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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 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 A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was manufactured 9 years earlier than the A6400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G700SE matches up versus the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A6400

 G700SE A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A6400 G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2019October 2010More modern by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A6400

 G700SE A6400 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G700SE versus the A6400.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A6400 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and A6400.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6400 will produce greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony A6400 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony A6400
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Sony A6400 Sports photography details
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Sony A6400 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
87
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A6400
 Ricoh G700SESony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Alpha a6400
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-10-13 2019-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format - MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $898