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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Released October 2010
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX3000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The G700SE was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G700SE grades vs the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung NX3000

 G700SE NX3000 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh G700SE

 NX3000 G700SE 
IntroducedMay 2014October 2010Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX3000

 G700SE NX3000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE provides external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE vs the NX3000.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and NX3000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and NX3000.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307g)
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography features
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
59
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
good MP (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography highlights
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
23
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (307g)
34
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX3000
 Ricoh G700SESamsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung NX3000
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-10-13 2014-05-26
Physical type 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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $897