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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 11 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S8200 matches up against the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S8200 G700SE 
AnnouncedAugust 2011October 2010More modern by 11 months
Display resolution961k920kSharper display (+41k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S8200

 G700SE S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Ricoh G700SE

 S8200 G700SE 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 against the G700SE.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and G700SE.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S8200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8200
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
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lighter than others (213g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $0