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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2018
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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S570 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S570 grades vs the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Ricoh G900

 S570 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S570

 G900 S570 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2009More modern by 104 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Ricoh G900

 S570 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S570 versus the G900.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and G900.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography details
Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging details
Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix S570Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 - 340 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $752