Ricoh G700SE vs Sony ZV-1

In this article, we will be comparing the Ricoh G700SE and Sony ZV-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was announced 10 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G700SE scores against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE offers 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE and Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G700SE versus the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and ZV-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G700SE with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.