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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G700SE was launched 3 years prior to the RX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G700SE grades against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony RX1

 G700SE RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 RX1 G700SE 
IntroducedFebruary 2013October 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX1

 G700SE RX1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE vs the RX1.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and RX1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G700SE due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
81
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony RX1
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (307g)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (270 shots)
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony RX1 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Sony RX1
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX1
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 307g (0.68 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $2,798