Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

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).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.