Nikon S32 vs Ricoh G900

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S32 versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and G900 (20MP) and the S32 (1/3") and G900 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was introduced 5 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S32 scores versus the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S32 versus Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S32 against the G900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and G900 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and G900.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh G900 will offer you more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S32 is going to be behind in sensor tech.