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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W 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 HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 4 months after the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G700SE grades against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung HZ25W

 G700SE HZ25W 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh G700SE

 HZ25W G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ25W

 G700SE HZ25W 
LaunchedOctober 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G700SE and the HZ25W.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and HZ25W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
29
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh G700SESamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-10-13 2010-07-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 gr (0.68 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $350