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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Introduced March 2010
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S30 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is very close but the S30 (1/3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was launched 23 months later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S30 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S30 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 S30 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedFebruary 2012March 2010Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Nikon S30

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC S30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 S30 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S30 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S30 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The S30 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The fresher S30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
36
focusing manually
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (355g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography advice
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S30
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
52
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition (355g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography details
26
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
23
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Nikon Coolpix S30Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-01 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots 410 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $349