Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700
90 Imaging
57 Features
54 Overall
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98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010
Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB700, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GR (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GR was manufactured 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR scores against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GR & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GR Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung WB700
GR | WB700 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | December 2010 | Newer by 29 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1230k | 614k | Clearer screen (+616k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh GR
WB700 | GR |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB700
GR | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR has physical dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GR against the WB700.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.
Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WB700.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh GR will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent GR will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Ricoh GR | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh GR | Samsung WB700 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-04-17 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/4000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 972 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB65 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $971 | $300 |