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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Announced October 2010
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB2200F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB2200F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G700SE grades vs the WB2200F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung WB2200F

 G700SE WB2200F 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Ricoh G700SE

 WB2200F G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2014October 2010More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB2200F

 G700SE WB2200F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G700SE vs the WB2200F.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and WB2200F is 88 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G700SE and WB2200F.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB2200F to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography details
Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
59
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average (708 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB2200F
 Ricoh G700SESamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung WB2200F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-10-13 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $599