Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The G700SE was brought out 3 years before the EX2F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G700SE scores versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G700SE vs the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and EX2F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G700SE has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.