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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was released 8 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S5100 grades versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Ricoh G900

 S5100 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S5100

 G900 S5100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2010More modern by 91 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh G900

 S5100 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S5100 vs the G900.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and G900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5100
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G900 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
great battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-08-17 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $752