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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Released October 2010
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung WB1100F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G700SE scores against the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung WB1100F

 G700SE WB1100F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh G700SE

 WB1100F G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2014October 2010More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB1100F

 G700SE WB1100F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G700SE against the WB1100F.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and WB1100F.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
23
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (307g)
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh G700SESamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung WB1100F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-10-13 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 grams (0.68 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $250