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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced October 2010
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was brought out 2 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6500 grades vs the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S6500 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2010Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S6500

 G700SE S6500 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh G700SE

 S6500 G700SE 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 has outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6500 against the G700SE.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and G700SE.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S6500 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography details
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6500
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 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 ID SLB-10A DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $170 $0