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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The G700SE was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE scores vs the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 G700SE Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh G700SE

 Galaxy NX G700SE 
LaunchedJune 2013October 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung Galaxy NX

 G700SE Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has exterior measurements 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 Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G700SE against the Galaxy NX.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and Galaxy NX is 88 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G700SE with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
51
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (440 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery (440 shots)
features focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
34
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh G700SESamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-10-13 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 495 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $1,300