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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced October 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was launched 3 years before the WB30F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G700SE grades against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung WB30F

 G700SE WB30F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh G700SE

 WB30F G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2013October 2010More modern by 27 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB30F

 G700SE WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the WB30F.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and WB30F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (307 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (307g)
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh G700SESamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung WB30F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-10-13 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307g (0.68 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $180