Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's look closer at the Nikon S8100 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S8100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S8100 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S8100 scores vs the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S8100 against the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S8100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S8100 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S8100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.