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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S630 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S630 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The S630 was brought out 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S630 matches up vs the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S630 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon S630

 GR Digital IV S630 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 S630 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S630 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S630 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon S630 will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery (390 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
great battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
29
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Nikon Coolpix S630Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 - 390 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 DB65
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $240 $599