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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Announced October 2010
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was released 3 years before the NX300M and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G700SE scores against the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung NX300M

 G700SE NX300M 
Display resolution920k768kClearer display (+152k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh G700SE

 NX300M G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2010More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX300M

 G700SE NX300M 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G700SE vs the NX300M.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and NX300M is 88 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and NX300M.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300M will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (307g)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
23
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than average (307 grams)
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh G700SESamsung NX300M
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung NX300M
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-10-13 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
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 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
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $699