Reasons to choose G700
Released in 2010, G700 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh G700
vs Ricoh PX
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
G70028 mm²
PX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The G700 and PX have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
G700MetricPX
12.4 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
2.3 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
43.57 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight136 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AAA, Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion DB-100 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The G700 and PX have the same sensor area. The PX has the lighter body. The PX has the higher effective resolution. The PX is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PX
Released in 2011, PX has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 136 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.