Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

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.

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

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.