Nikon S630 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

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.

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

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.