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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S9700 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the S9700 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S9700 was brought out 4 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9700 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S9700 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedFebruary 2014November 2009Newer by 52 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Nikon S9700

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro S9700 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 S9700 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9700 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S9700 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 90 and 77 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S9700 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S9700 will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S9700 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9700
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9700
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9700
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
49
has built in flash
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography highlights
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9700
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-07 2009-11-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 300 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $566