Ricoh G700SE vs Sony T99

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony T99, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was manufactured 4 months later than the T99 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the G700SE matches up against the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony T99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE and the T99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and T99 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and T99.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony T99 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.