Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

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.