Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 22 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE has got outer 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G700SE and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.