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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6500 matches up versus the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Ricoh G900

 S6500 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S6500

 G900 S6500 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 62 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh G900

 S6500 G900 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6500 compared to the G900.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and G900.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S6500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography details
Ricoh G900 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography features
Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
69
lighter than competition (250g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than others (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than others (247 grams)
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $170 $752