Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a extended review of the Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S800c (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S800c was introduced 17 months later than the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S800c matches up against the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S800c features external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications 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 S800c vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S800c against the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S800c with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S800c will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S800c will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.