Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Older Model is Nikon S9300
- Updated by Nikon S9700
(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
- Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9500 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the S9500 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S9500 was manufactured 17 months after the GR Digital IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S9500 grades against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
S9500 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon S9500
GR Digital IV | S9500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Crisper display (+616k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
S9500 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S9500 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S9500 vs the GR Digital IV.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and GR Digital IV.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S9500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S9500 will give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger S9500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-550mm (22.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | 230 photographs | 390 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | DB65 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $599 |