Nikon S800c vs Ricoh G900

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S800c versus Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 6 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S800c grades versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S800c versus Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S800c compared to the G900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and G900.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S800c will be behind in sensor innovation.