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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 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 NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G700SE was unveiled 3 years prior to the NX1100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G700SE scores vs the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung NX1100

 G700SE NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh G700SE

 NX1100 G700SE 
RevealedApril 2013October 2010More modern by 30 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX1100

 G700SE NX1100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G700SE versus the NX1100.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G700SE with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
51
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
34
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh G700SESamsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung NX1100
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-10-13 2013-04-11
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
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 All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Type of battery - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $600