Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX1

Here is a in-depth review of the Ricoh G700SE and Sony WX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the G700SE (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was announced 15 months later than the WX1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G700SE scores versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G700SE compared to the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and WX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G700SE with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh G700SE will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer G700SE is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.