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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was released 10 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S620 matches up vs the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh G900

 S620 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S620

 G900 S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2009More modern by 110 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh G900

 S620 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S620 and the G900.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and G900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (247g)
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $37 $752