Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S8000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S8000 was revealed 15 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S8000 matches up against the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S8000 against the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S8000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S8000 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.