Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX300

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G700SE matches up vs the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G700SE and the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and HX300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and HX300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.