Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was unveiled 18 months after the HX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G700SE matches up vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G700SE vs the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and HX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh G700SE will provide greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher G700SE is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.