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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Released October 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 20 months before the G700SE making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S620 grades against the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S620 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S620

 G700SE S620 
ReleasedOctober 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh G700SE

 S620 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S620 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S620 against the G700SE.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (307 grams)
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $37 $0