Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Ricoh G900
S8000 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S8000
G900 | S8000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 93 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh G900
S8000 | G900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Ricoh G900 | |
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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 |