Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung GX-1S

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.