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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Announced October 2010
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung TL205, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was announced 10 months after the TL205 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G700SE grades vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung TL205

 G700SE TL205 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TL205 G700SE 

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL205

 G700SE TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE provides exterior 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) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G700SE and the TL205.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and TL205 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and TL205.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer G700SE will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307g)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung TL205
 Ricoh G700SESamsung TL205
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung TL205
Alternative name - PL100
Class 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.68 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $180