Ricoh G700SE vs Sony WX30

Below is a extended overview of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 9 months before the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE matches up against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has got outer 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE compared to the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and WX30.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind in sensor technology.