Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was announced 8 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G700SE matches up against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G700SE against the RX100 VA.

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

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.