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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II 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
  • Launched April 2014
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S810c and Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S810c (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The S810c was brought out 14 months before the GR II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S810c scores versus the GR II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Ricoh GR II

 S810c GR II 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Nikon S810c

 GR II S810c 
IntroducedJune 2015April 2014Newer by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k1229kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Ricoh GR II

 S810c GR II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c has got outside 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) and the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S810c versus the GR II.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and GR II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and GR II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The S810c includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged S810c will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (216g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
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 II as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
50
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
68
lighter than competition (216g)
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Ricoh GR II
 Nikon Coolpix S810cRicoh GR II
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Ricoh GR II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-10 2015-06-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 251 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 DB-65
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $599