Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively close but the G700SE (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was introduced 4 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G700SE grades vs the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G700SE vs the GX-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and GX-10 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and GX-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh G700SE will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G700SE will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.