Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX20

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony TX20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 16 months earlier than the TX20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G700SE scores against the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has got outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G700SE versus the TX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and TX20 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and TX20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX20 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.