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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S6300 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out 16 months after the G700SE making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6300 grades versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S6300 G700SE 
RevealedFebruary 2012October 2010Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S6300

 G700SE S6300 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Ricoh G700SE

 S6300 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6300 against the G700SE.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and G700SE.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S6300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
23
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $0