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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR II
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S810c (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S810c was manufactured 12 months after the GR so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S810c matches up vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Ricoh GR

 S810c GR 
RevealedApril 2014April 2013More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Nikon S810c

 GR S810c 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k1229kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Ricoh GR

 S810c GR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S810c and the GR.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and GR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and GR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S810c has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger S810c will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (216g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (245g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (216 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (245g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Ricoh GR
 Nikon Coolpix S810cRicoh GR
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Ricoh GR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-04-10 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life 270 photos 290 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 DB65
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $971