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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Announced October 2010
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the G700SE scores against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony RX1R II

 G700SE RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Ricoh G700SE

 RX1R II G700SE 
RevealedOctober 2015October 2010Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX1R II

 G700SE RX1R II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G700SE and the RX1R II.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and RX1R II.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G700SE with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will render extra detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
29
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Street photography highlights
51
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (307g)
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
63
resolution is high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
Sony RX1R II Vlogging features
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (307 grams)
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony RX1R II
 Ricoh G700SESony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-10-13 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 307 grams (0.68 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $3,300