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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was introduced 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G700SE scores versus the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung GX-1S

 G700SE GX-1S 
LaunchedOctober 2010January 2006Fresher by 58 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh G700SE

 GX-1S G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung GX-1S

 G700SE GX-1S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE compared to the GX-1S.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and GX-1S is 88 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and GX-1S.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G700SE having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh G700SE will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher G700SE should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography info
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (307g)
9
no video
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh G700SESamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung GX-1S
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-10-13 2006-01-16
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 605 grams (1.33 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $850