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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung ST600, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 10 months after the ST600 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G700SE grades versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung ST600

 G700SE ST600 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ST600 G700SE 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kSharper display (+232k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST600

 G700SE ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE features external dimensions 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 ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G700SE compared to the ST600.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and ST600 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and ST600.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST600 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G700SE provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
51
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (150 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh G700SESamsung ST600
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung ST600
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $330