Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Nikon Coolpix S9100 front Nikon Coolpix S9100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100/Nikon-S9100-front.jpg)
![Ricoh GR Digital IV front Ricoh GR Digital IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV/Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Updated by Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S9100 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S9100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.
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The S9100 was brought out at a similar time to the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S9100 matches up vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
S9100 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon S9100
GR Digital IV | S9100 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
S9100 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S9100 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S9100 against the GR Digital IV.
![Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and GR Digital IV.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S9100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S9100 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
![Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 pictures | 390 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $599 |