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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2018
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was released 8 years prior to the G900 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S8000 matches up against the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Ricoh G900

 S8000 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S8000

 G900 S8000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018June 2010Newer by 93 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh G900

 S8000 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S8000 against the G900.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and G900.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography details
Ricoh G900 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $752