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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W 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 HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was manufactured 4 months after the HZ35W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G700SE matches up vs the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung HZ35W

 G700SE HZ35W 
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Ricoh G700SE

 HZ35W G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ35W

 G700SE HZ35W 
IntroducedOctober 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE has physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE and the HZ35W.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (307g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (307 grams)
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung HZ35W
 Ricoh G700SESamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-10-13 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID DB-60 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $300