Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Nikon Coolpix S3600 front Nikon Coolpix S3600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600/Nikon-S3600-front.jpg)
![Ricoh GR Digital IV front Ricoh GR Digital IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S3600 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The S3600 was announced 2 years later than the GR Digital IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S3600 grades versus the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
S3600 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon S3600
GR Digital IV | S3600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
S3600 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3600 vs the GR Digital IV.
![Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and GR Digital IV.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3600 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S3600 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3600 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 life | 230 images | 390 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $599 |