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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini 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 NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX mini, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX mini which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the G700SE scores versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung NX mini

 G700SE NX mini 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh G700SE

 NX mini G700SE 
RevealedMarch 2014October 2010More modern by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX mini

 G700SE NX mini 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G700SE vs the NX mini.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and NX mini is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail having an extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
25
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
better than average battery life (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
38
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh G700SESamsung NX mini
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung NX mini
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-10-13 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 196 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 650 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $530