Ricoh G700SE vs Sony W810

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W810, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W810 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G700SE matches up vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE offers external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the W810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and W810 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and W810.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.