Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Nikon Coolpix S6100 front Nikon Coolpix S6100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100/Nikon-S6100-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(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
- Introduced September 2011
- Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.
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The S6100 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6100 grades against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
S6100 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon S6100
GR Digital IV | S6100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
S6100 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 has external 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 IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6100 compared to the GR Digital IV.
![Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and GR Digital IV.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S6100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6100 will render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S6100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 | 390 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $195 | $599 |