• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 550.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh GX200 advantages over Nikon S9500

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.90 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.5 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    180 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S9500 advantages over Ricoh GX200

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $690 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    550 mm vs 72 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 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
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Sony DSC-W300

Ricoh GX200
Sony DSC-W300
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More dots on screen
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Sony DSC-W300

Nikon S9500
Sony DSC-W300
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Sony DSC-W300

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX150

Ricoh GX200
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Nikon S9500
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Compared to Canon SD990 IS

Ricoh GX200
Canon SD990 IS
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Canon SD990 IS

Nikon S9500
Canon SD990 IS
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Canon SD990 IS

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Ricoh GX200
Panasonic ZS30
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Panasonic ZS30

Nikon S9500
Panasonic ZS30
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS30

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Ricoh GX200
Panasonic ZS25
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Panasonic ZS25

Nikon S9500
Panasonic ZS25
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25

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