Nikon S30 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S30 and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close but the S30 (1/3") and G700SE (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was brought out 16 months after the G700SE making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S30 scores versus the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has proportions 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 S30 and Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S30 against the G700SE.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh G700SE will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.