Nikon S2 vs Ricoh GR III

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Nikon S2 vs Ricoh GR III

1 inch 115.3mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon S2 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR III Review.
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Differences

Nikon S2 advantages over Ricoh GR III

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

270 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
190g vs 257g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon S2

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 2.85 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon S2.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Ricoh GR III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S1

Nikon S2

Nikon S1

$399
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
More pixels

$199
1 inch

Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S2 vs Nikon S1

Ricoh GR III

Nikon S1

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$199
1 inch

Internal flash
HDMI out

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon S1

Compared to Pentax Q7

Nikon S2

Pentax Q7

$399
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S2 vs Pentax Q7

Ricoh GR III

Pentax Q7

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax Q7

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Nikon S2

Samsung NX Mini

$399
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon S2 vs Samsung NX Mini

Ricoh GR III

Samsung NX Mini

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$600
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Nikon J4

Nikon S2

Nikon J4

$399
1 inch

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

$350
1 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S2 vs Nikon J4

Ricoh GR III

Nikon J4

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$350
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon J4

Compared to Pentax Q-S1

Nikon S2

Pentax Q-S1

$399
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S2 vs Pentax Q-S1

Ricoh GR III

Pentax Q-S1

$932
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax Q-S1

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