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Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72
Nikon D4s front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the D4s (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very comparable but the D4s (Full frame) and G900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The D4s was revealed 5 years before the G900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the D4s grades versus the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Ricoh G900

 D4s G900 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon D4s

 G900 D4s 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2014More modern by 48 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D4s and Ricoh G900

 D4s G900 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D4s enjoys outer measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D4s vs the G900.

Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D4s and G900 is 50 and 89 respectively.

Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D4s and G900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D4s having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh G900 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged D4s will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4s Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
78
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4s Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4s Sports photography details
Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (3,020 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4s Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
62
better than average battery power (3,020 per charge)
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D4s
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (3,020 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4s Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
28
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Nikon D4s vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4s and Ricoh G900
 Nikon D4sRicoh G900
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon D4s Ricoh G900
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-24 2018-02-21
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3280 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 409600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 9
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3074 not tested
Other
Battery life 3020 photos 340 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18a -
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $6,498 $752