Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The G700SE was announced 9 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G700SE matches up versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has got outside dimensions 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G700SE vs the TX55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and TX55.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.