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Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100 Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Nikon S3100, which was introduced in February 2011 is a Ultracompact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, S3100 is 7 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Nikon S3100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 118g. 94 x 58 x 18 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Nikon Coolpix S3100
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 14 MP 42% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 220 shots 120 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 130mm 10 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 4.5m 1m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S3100 over Ricoh G900
Weight
118 g vs 247 g 129 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.01µm2 vs 1.39µm2 44% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Nikon Coolpix S3100
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Nikon Coolpix S3100
In-body Image Stabilization
Digital only vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Nikon S3100 has external dimensions of 94 x 58 x 18 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 0.71″) and weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100. Nikon S3100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 24mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Ricoh G900.

Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100.

Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100.
Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S3100 is significantly lighter (129g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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G900
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
S3100
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G900, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S3100.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S3100's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Nikon S3100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor.

Ricoh G900's sensor provides 6MP more than Nikon S3100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G900 and S3100 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon S3100 has 44% larger pixel area (2.01µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh G900, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Nikon S3100 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens.

Nikon S3100 has 2mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G900. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh G900 has 10mm longer reach than the Nikon S3100. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

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G900
S3100
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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G900
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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G900
S3100
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon S3100 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon S3100 for Street Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon S3100 for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon S3100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
118g
Body Thickness 18mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon S3100 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs Nikon S3100: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Nikon S3100 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #66 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #540 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Nikon S3100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #108 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1136 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S3100 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh G900.

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Nikon S3100 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Brand Ricoh Nikon
Announced 2018-02-21 2011-02-09
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.2-6.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 118g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 94 x 58 x 18mm
Battery Life 340 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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