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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Announced October 2010
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung EX2F

 G700SE EX2F 
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX2F G700SE 
ReleasedDecember 2012October 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung EX2F

 G700SE EX2F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (307g)
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
71
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh G700SESamsung EX2F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung EX2F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-10-13 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model DB-60 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $478