Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the S810c (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

The S810c was brought out 4 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S810c scores vs the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Ricoh GR Digital III
S810c | GR Digital III | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 58 months |
Display size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Nikon S810c
GR Digital III | S810c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Ricoh GR Digital III
S810c | GR Digital III | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c provides external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S810c vs the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and GR Digital III.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S810c because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S810c will offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S810c provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-04-10 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $350 | $399 |