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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively similar but the S800c (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S800c was manufactured 3 years prior to the GR II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S800c matches up vs the GR II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Ricoh GR II

 S800c GR II 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Nikon S800c

 GR II S800c 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2013Newer by 28 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k819kSharper screen (+411k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Ricoh GR II

 S800c GR II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has 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) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S800c vs the GR II.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and GR II is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and GR II.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S800c has the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged S800c is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR II
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Ricoh GR II
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Ricoh GR II
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (140 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
32
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Ricoh GR II
 Nikon Coolpix S800cRicoh GR II
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Ricoh GR II
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2015-06-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 GR Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 819k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 251g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 140 shots 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $290 $599