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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 18 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G700SE grades versus the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung HZ10W

 G700SE HZ10W 
RevealedOctober 2010May 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Ricoh G700SE

 HZ10W G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ10W

 G700SE HZ10W 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has exterior 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 HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G700SE compared to the HZ10W.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and HZ10W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G700SE to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher G700SE will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
29
manual focus
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (307g)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ10W
 Ricoh G700SESamsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $300