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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S6000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S6000 was revealed 19 months before the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6000 matches up vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S6000 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon S6000

 GR Digital IV S6000 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S6000 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S6000 and the GR Digital IV.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S6000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S6000 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
great battery life (390 per charge)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 - 390 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB65
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $599