Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX20

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

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).

See the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.