Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was released 21 months after the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G700SE matches up vs the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want 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 SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G700SE and the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and SL30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh G700SE to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G700SE is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.