Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W610

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was manufactured 15 months prior to the W610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G700SE grades versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE features exterior 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G700SE vs the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W610 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.