Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung NX500

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The G700SE was announced 5 years earlier than the NX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G700SE scores vs the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G700SE vs the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and NX500 is 88 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and NX500.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G700SE using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will offer you greater detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.