Nikon S33 vs Ricoh G700SE

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S33 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and G700SE (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S33 was unveiled 4 years after the G700SE which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S33 scores vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S33 and the G700SE.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S33 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S33 will give you more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S33 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.