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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Samsung ST90
(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 ST90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was manufactured 3 months prior to the ST90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G700SE scores vs the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung ST90

 G700SE ST90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ST90 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST90

 G700SE ST90 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE features outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G700SE and the ST90.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and ST90 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and ST90.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST90 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
Street photography with Samsung ST90
51
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (307g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
Samsung ST90 Sports photography information
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
59
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (307 grams)
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST90
 Ricoh G700SESamsung ST90
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung ST90
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-10-13 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lbs) -
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $150