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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX1R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was unveiled 3 years before the RX1R which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G700SE matches up vs the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony RX1R

 G700SE RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh G700SE

 RX1R G700SE 
AnnouncedJune 2013October 2010More modern by 32 months
Display resolution1229k920kClearer display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX1R

 G700SE RX1R 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions 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 that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G700SE and the RX1R.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will deliver more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Sony RX1R Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
82
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Sony RX1R
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (307 grams)
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (307 grams)
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX1R
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-10-13 2013-06-26
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 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $2,798