Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung CL5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was launched 20 months later than the CL5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G700SE matches up vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE provides external dimensions 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 Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G700SE vs the CL5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and CL5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and CL5.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G700SE featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh G700SE will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger G700SE will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.