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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh G700SE
(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
  • Revealed October 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was introduced 2 years after the G700SE which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S5200 matches up vs the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S5200 G700SE 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2010Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S5200

 G700SE S5200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Ricoh G700SE

 S5200 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5200 compared to the G700SE.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and G700SE.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5200 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern S5200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
28
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
68
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (307g)
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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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 1920 x 1080 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 160 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 DB-60
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $0