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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Announced October 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 20 months after the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the G700SE grades vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung HZ15W

 G700SE HZ15W 
LaunchedOctober 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh G700SE

 HZ15W G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ15W

 G700SE HZ15W 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G700SE versus the HZ15W.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and HZ15W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and HZ15W.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger G700SE provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (307g)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
59
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (307 grams)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh G700SESamsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung HZ15W
Alternate name - WB550
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-10-13 2009-02-23
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.70 m
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
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 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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $330