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Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S32
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(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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Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

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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The S32 was launched 3 years after the G700SE which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S32 G700SE 
RevealedFebruary 2014October 2010Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S32

 G700SE S32 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Ricoh G700SE

 S32 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed 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.

Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
32
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
28
you can focus manually
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
50
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
58
environment sealing
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307g)
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Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S32Ricoh 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