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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S640 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 14 months prior to the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S640 scores against the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S640 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S640

 G700SE S640 
RevealedOctober 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh G700SE

 S640 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 comes with outer dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S640 compared to the G700SE.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S640 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S640
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
23
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average (307 grams)
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S640Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 model EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $225 $0