Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung TL500

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung TL500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G700SE (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G700SE was introduced 4 months later than the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the G700SE scores versus the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh G700SE & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE has outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G700SE vs the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and TL500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G700SE with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh G700SE will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.