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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 14 months prior to the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the G700SE scores against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung DV300F

 G700SE DV300F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh G700SE

 DV300F G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012October 2010More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung DV300F

 G700SE DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE provides outside 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) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G700SE versus the DV300F.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and DV300F.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (133g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh G700SESamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-60 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200