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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The L810 was unveiled 5 months after the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L810 grades versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 L810 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon L810

 GR Digital IV L810 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 L810 GR Digital IV 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 offers external 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 GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and GR Digital IV is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L810 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon L810 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (390 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
good battery pack (390 per charge)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Nikon Coolpix L810Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 390 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $599