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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 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 NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was released 18 months earlier than the NX20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G700SE scores versus the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung NX20

 G700SE NX20 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh G700SE

 NX20 G700SE 
AnnouncedApril 2012October 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX20

 G700SE NX20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has got outer 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 NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE compared to the NX20.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and NX20 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G700SE due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
29
you can focus manually
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
Samsung NX20 Street photography information
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
77
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
59
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than average (341g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
78
selfie friendly screen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh G700SESamsung NX20
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung NX20
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-10-13 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-60 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $1,100