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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was announced very close to the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5100 scores vs the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S5100 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S5100

 G700SE S5100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh G700SE

 S5100 G700SE 
IntroducedAugust 2010October 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 vs the G700SE.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and G700SE.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
62
lighter than others (132g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-17 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $0