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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S8200 and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was manufactured 7 years prior to the G900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S8200 scores versus the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Ricoh G900

 S8200 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S8200

 G900 S8200 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2011Newer by 79 months
Screen resolution1040k961kClearer screen (+79k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Ricoh G900

 S8200 G900 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 comes with external 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) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S8200 against the G900.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and G900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Ricoh G900
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (213g)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
45
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 961k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $752