• 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 101.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S710 advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • More telephoto lens reach
    101 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    24 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    155g vs 257g
    Lighter weight

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon S710

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/1.72 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 1.71 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
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Newer
    5 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 14.5 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax A40

Nikon S710
Pentax A40
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens
  • $300
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
Ricoh GR III
Pentax A40
  • $945
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Sony DSC-W300

Nikon S710
Sony DSC-W300
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life
Ricoh GR III
Sony DSC-W300
  • $945
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Samsung TL34HD

Nikon S710
Samsung TL34HD
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
Ricoh GR III
Samsung TL34HD
  • $945
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX150

Nikon S710
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
Ricoh GR III
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $945
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon SD990 IS

Nikon S710
Canon SD990 IS
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh GR III
Canon SD990 IS
  • $945
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
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