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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched October 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 22 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G700SE matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 G700SE Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh G700SE

 Galaxy Camera 4G G700SE 
LaunchedAugust 2012October 2010More recent by 22 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 G700SE Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
23
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
36
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh G700SESamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/1500s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
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 Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $550