Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S6300 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S6300 was launched 5 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6300 grades vs the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6300 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S6300 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S6300 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.