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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 4 months after the G700SE which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6100 grades versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S6100 G700SE 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S6100

 G700SE S6100 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh G700SE

 S6100 G700SE 
LaunchedFebruary 2011October 2010Same age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S6100 and the G700SE.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and G700SE.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
manual focus
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
64
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
23
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $195 $0