Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 11 months later than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6200 scores versus the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 versus the G700SE.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and G700SE.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.