Ricoh G700SE vs Sony A65

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh G700SE and Sony A65, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was brought out 13 months earlier than the A65 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G700SE matches up vs the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G700SE versus the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and A65 is 88 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will give you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.