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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S6200 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S6200 was announced at a similar time to the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S6200 scores vs the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S6200 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon S6200

 GR Digital IV S6200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S6200 GR Digital IV 
AnnouncedAugust 2011September 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6200 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 and the GR Digital IV.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S6200 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S6200 will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography information
70
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
better than average battery (390 shots)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
29
great maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/1.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 250 images 390 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DB65
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $599