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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Released October 2010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was manufactured 10 months after the ST100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G700SE scores vs the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung ST100

 G700SE ST100 
LaunchedOctober 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ST100 G700SE 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST100

 G700SE ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE provides physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G700SE vs the ST100.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and ST100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and ST100.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G700SE should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (307g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts touch focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
23
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (307 grams)
29
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh G700SESamsung ST100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung ST100
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-10-13 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $250