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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung ST95, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 3 months prior to the ST95 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G700SE scores vs the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung ST95

 G700SE ST95 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ST95 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST95

 G700SE ST95 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh G700SE provides 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 ST95 has dimensions 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).

See the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G700SE compared to the ST95.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and ST95 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and ST95.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Sports photography highlights
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
Samsung ST95 Vlogging details
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST95
 Ricoh G700SESamsung ST95
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung ST95
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (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 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $145