Ricoh G700SE vs Sony HX99

Below is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony HX99, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was announced 8 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G700SE grades vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE vs the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and HX99 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and HX99.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.