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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Announced October 2010
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX1000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was manufactured 18 months prior to the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G700SE scores against the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung NX1000

 G700SE NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Ricoh G700SE

 NX1000 G700SE 
LaunchedApril 2012October 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX1000

 G700SE NX1000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE features outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the NX1000.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and NX1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G700SE due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (307g)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography features
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (307g)
34
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX1000
 Ricoh G700SESamsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung NX1000
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-10-13 2012-04-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $388