Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Ricoh G700SE
S3500 | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | October 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S3500
G700SE | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh G700SE
S3500 | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |