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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Launched October 2010
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G700SE was manufactured 16 months prior to the NX200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G700SE grades vs the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung NX200

 G700SE NX200 
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh G700SE

 NX200 G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2010More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX200

 G700SE NX200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G700SE versus the NX200.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and NX200 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and NX200.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G700SE because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX200 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (307 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (307g)
34
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh G700SESamsung NX200
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung NX200
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-10-13 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 pounds) 223g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $818