Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Ricoh G700SE
S6500 | G700SE | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | October 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S6500
G700SE | S6500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh G700SE
S6500 | G700SE | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |