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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55
Ricoh GR front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(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
Samsung WB700
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Samsung WB700

 GR WB700 
AnnouncedApril 2013December 2010Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1230k614kClearer screen (+616k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh GR

 WB700 GR 

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Samsung WB700

 GR WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography details
Samsung WB700 Street photography details
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
61
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh GR
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh GR vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh GRSamsung WB700
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
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