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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung ST65, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was brought out 3 months prior to the ST65 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G700SE scores vs the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung ST65

 G700SE ST65 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ST65 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST65

 G700SE ST65 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE offers external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G700SE against the ST65.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and ST65 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and ST65.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST65 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
Samsung ST65 Street photography info
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (307 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (307 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh G700SESamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung ST65
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) -
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $130