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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L810 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L810 was revealed 16 months later than the G700SE which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L810 grades versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh G700SE

 L810 G700SE 
IntroducedFebruary 2012October 2010Fresher by 16 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon L810

 G700SE L810 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh G700SE

 L810 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 features outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check the Nikon L810 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L810 vs the G700SE.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and G700SE is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L810 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher L810 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
manual focus
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
60
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
23
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (307g)
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix L810Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-10-13
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 life 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $0