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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 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
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung CL5

 G700SE CL5 
IntroducedOctober 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh G700SE

 CL5 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung CL5

 G700SE CL5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

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

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Samsung CL5 Street photography features
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh G700SESamsung CL5
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung CL5
Alternate name - PL10
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-10-13 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $391