Nikon S100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was announced very close to the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the S100 grades versus the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 versus the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.