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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed October 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G700SE was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G700SE grades against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung WB250F

 G700SE WB250F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh G700SE

 WB250F G700SE 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2010Fresher by 27 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB250F

 G700SE WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G700SE provides physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung WB250F 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 are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G700SE and the WB250F.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and WB250F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older G700SE is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (307g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
23
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (307g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh G700SESamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh G700SE Samsung WB250F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-10-13 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $250