Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S3300 was released 5 months later than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S3300 matches up against the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3300 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S3300 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S3300 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.