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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 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 SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung SL720, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 16 months after the SL720 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G700SE matches up versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung SL720

 G700SE SL720 
AnnouncedOctober 2010July 2009Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh G700SE

 SL720 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung SL720

 G700SE SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. 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) and the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE vs the SL720.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and SL720 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and SL720.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer G700SE should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (307g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
59
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (307g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (168g)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung SL720
 Ricoh G700SESamsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-10-13 2009-07-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID DB-60 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $119