Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SH100

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SH100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 2 months earlier than the SH100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G700SE scores versus the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE features physical 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 SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G700SE against the SH100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and SH100 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and SH100.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SH100 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.