Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

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.