Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Nikon Coolpix S5200 front Nikon Coolpix S5200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S5200/Nikon-S5200-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 S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Released September 2011
- Old Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S5200 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.
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The S5200 was introduced 17 months after the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S5200 grades versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
S5200 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon S5200
GR Digital IV | S5200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
S5200 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S5200 vs the GR Digital IV.
![Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5200-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5200-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and GR Digital IV.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S5200 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S5200 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S5200 provides an edge in sensor technology.
![Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5200-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5200-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | 160 images | 390 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | DB65 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $599 |