Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A33

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A33, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close but the G700SE (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was released 2 months later than the A33 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G700SE matches up vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE provides outer 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 A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G700SE versus the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and A33 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and A33.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G700SE featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A33 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.