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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A58, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was launched 4 years earlier than the A58 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G700SE grades vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Sony A58

 G700SE A58 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Ricoh G700SE

 A58 G700SE 
ReleasedNovember 2013October 2010More recent by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A58

 G700SE A58 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE features outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G700SE vs the A58.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and A58 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and A58.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G700SE due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A58 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Sony A58 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Sony A58 Sports photography highlights
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery (690 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Sony A58 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (690 shots)
tiny screen (2.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Sony A58
 Ricoh G700SESony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh G700SE Sony SLT-A58
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-10-13 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 492g (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $645