Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A37

Here is a complete assessment of the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A37, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was launched 19 months before the A37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G700SE scores vs the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has got 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 A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G700SE vs the A37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and A37 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and A37.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G700SE due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A37 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.