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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung PL120, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 2 months earlier than the PL120 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the G700SE grades vs the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung PL120

 G700SE PL120 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh G700SE

 PL120 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung PL120

 G700SE PL120 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE provides physical 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) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE against the PL120.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and PL120 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and PL120.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL120 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Samsung PL120
51
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Samsung PL120 Travel photography advice
59
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
great max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (307g)
31
great max aperture (f)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung PL120
 Ricoh G700SESamsung PL120
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung PL120
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) -
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single -
Cost at release $0 $150