Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1000

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.