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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh G700SE versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was brought out 4 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G700SE grades vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Samsung WB50F

 G700SE WB50F 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Ricoh G700SE

 WB50F G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014October 2010More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB50F

 G700SE WB50F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE provides outside measurements 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 WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE vs the WB50F.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and WB50F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
51
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (307g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
59
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (307g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Samsung WB50F
 Ricoh G700SESamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh G700SE Samsung WB50F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-10-13 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s -
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 307 grams (0.68 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $180