Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE
90 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
30
88 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
32
Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Revealed October 2010
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S32 (1/3") and G700SE (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
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Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S32 matches up against the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Ricoh G700SE
| S32 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 | October 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S32
| G700SE | S32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Ricoh G700SE
| S32 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S32 vs the G700SE.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and G700SE.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon S32 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S32 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S32 | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Ricoh G700SE |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2010-10-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 307 gr (0.68 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | DB-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $0 |