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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Announced October 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 G700SE Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh G700SE

 Galaxy Camera 3G G700SE 
RevealedAugust 2012October 2010Newer by 22 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 G700SE Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
51
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (307 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (307g)
36
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh G700SESamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-10-13 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $606