Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 II

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor size.

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The G700SE was revealed 3 years before the RX100 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G700SE grades against the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE comes with physical 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 RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE vs the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and RX100 II is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.