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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
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
  • Introduced October 2010
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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3500 versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 2 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3500 matches up vs the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S3500 G700SE 
IntroducedFebruary 2013October 2010Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S3500

 G700SE S3500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh G700SE

 S3500 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3500 versus Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3500 and the G700SE.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S3500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
focusing manually
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3500
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3500
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
23
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-02-21 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - DB-60
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $85 $0