Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S6100 was released 19 months later than the GR Digital III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S6100 matches up vs the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S6100 versus the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S6100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S6100 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.