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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX11, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was brought out 2 months earlier than the NX11 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G700SE matches up against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung NX11

 G700SE NX11 
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh G700SE

 NX11 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX11

 G700SE NX11 
RevealedOctober 2010December 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G700SE vs the NX11.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and NX11 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and NX11.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX11 will offer more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Samsung NX11
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307g)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
Samsung NX11 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (307g)
24
has face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh G700SESamsung NX11
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung NX11
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-10-13 2010-12-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 307 grams (0.68 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $626