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Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S31 versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and G900 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was manufactured 5 years before the G900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S31 matches up vs the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Ricoh G900

 S31 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S31

 G900 S31 
IntroducedFebruary 2018June 2013More modern by 56 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Ricoh G900

 S31 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S31 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S31 versus the G900.

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and G900 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and G900.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S31 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh G900 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S31 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S31
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
52
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
70
good battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
30
fast max aperture (f)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
24
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Nikon S31 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix S31Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S31 Ricoh G900
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $90 $752