Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6600

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6600, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was launched 10 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE grades vs the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has got physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G700SE against the A6600.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A6600 is 88 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and A6600.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6600 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind in sensor innovation.