The Nikon Coolpix A and the new Ricoh GR,
both have a wide-angle 28mm lens equivalent with f/2.8, a 16.2 megapixel APS-C
CMOS sensor and a tiny compact metal body, but are different at a few points including
the price, with the Coolpix A is priced at $1,499, and the Ricoh GR is priced
at $899.
Comparing
images of Ricoh GR vs. Nikon Coolpix A
Feature Comparison
Ricoh
GR
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16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
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28mm equivalent f/2.8 Lens, 9 blade
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3inch 1,230k dot screen
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Full HD Video, Stereo, 30/25/24
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ISO100-25,600
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4FPS (999 JPEG shots)
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Flash power 5.4
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Dual Axis Electronic level
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290 shot battery rating
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117 x 61 x 34.7mm (WHD)
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Weight 245g with memory and battery
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Other features: 35mm crop mode, wide-angle 21mm equivalent
adapter available, left and rear customizable function buttons, front control
wheel, rear ADJ control.
Nikon Coolpix A
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16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
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28mm equivalent f/2.8 Lens, 7 blade
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3inch 920k dot screen
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Full HD Video, Stereo, 30/25/24
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ISO100-25600
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4FPS (22 JPEG shots)
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Flash power 6.0
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Electronic level (one axis)
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230 shot battery rating
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111 x 64.3 x 40.3 (WHD)
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Weight 299g with battery and memory
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Other features: Focus switch, front and rear
customizable function buttons, scroll wheel on top and at the rear, manual
focus ring surrounding the lens.
The Nikon Coolpix A compared with the Ricoh
GR, the Coolpix A specializes in the focus feature, and GR specializes in
featuring customizable preview / effects button.
Nikon
Coolpix A and Ricoh GR
Accessories available for the Nikon Coolpix
A include: GPS, Wi-Fi, optical viewfinder, adapter and lens hood. Accessories
available for the Ricoh GR include the same accessories available for the Ricoh
GR Digital product series, including a small 28mm viewfinder (GV-2), 21/28mm
viewfinder (GV-1), TTL Flash (GF-1), as well as new accessories that include an
adapter and cover, 21mm W-converter, a case made of soft leather, a half
leather case, and a leather strap. Besides, there is also a close-up lens added
after launch.
The Nikon Coolpix A is present in the
market at the price of approximately $1,499, whereas the Ricoh GR is available
at the price of approximately $899 (RRP) which makes the Ricoh GR very good
value for money compared to the optical viewfinder that is priced at $379 (not
counting taxes) for the Coolpix A, and $330 for the Ricoh GR. We'll be posting
our full review of the Ricoh GR when it is present.
Performance comparison
Here is a comparison of the ISO noise and
white balance images captured on the Ricoh GR and Nikon Coolpix A. Click on
"High-Res" to view the original full sizes.
ISO
image noise test
ISO
test images
ISO
test images
White
Balance test
White
Balance test images
White
Balance test images
Specifications comparison
Nikon Coolpix A
Lens
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Max Aperture: f/2.8
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35mm equivalent: 28mm
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Optical Zoom: 0x
Image Sensor
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CCD pixels: 16.2Mp (Megapixels)
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Pixels (W): 4928
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Pixels (H): 3,264
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Sensor Type: CMOS
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Sensor Size: APS-C
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Sensor Size (width): 23.6mm
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Sensor Size (height): 15.6mm
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Aspect Ratio: 3:2
LCD Monitor
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LCD Monitor: 3in
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Screen resolution: 921k
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Touch Screen: No
Focusing
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Min Focus: 10cm
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Focusing modes: Autofocus; Manual; Spot; Face
Detection
Exposure Control
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Shutter speeds shortest: 1/2000sec
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Shutter speeds longest: 30sec
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Exp modes: Program; Aperture-Priority;
Shutter-Priority; Manual; Program Variable
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Metering: Centre-weighted – Average; Multi
Pattern; Spot
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ISO sensitivity: 100 – 25,600
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White balance: Auto; Manual; Bracket;
Outdoors/Daylight; Cloudy; Incandescent; Fluorescent; Shade; Flash
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Exposure Comp: +/-5
Shooting Options
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Continuous shooting: 4fps
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Video Resolution: 1,920x1,080; 1,280x720 720p
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Video FPS: 30p, 25p, 24p
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Stereo Sound: Yes
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Optical Zoom with Video: No
Other Features
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Image Stabilization: No
Interface
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HDMI: Yes
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USB: USB 2
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Wi-Fi: No
Storage
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Card Type: SD; SDHC; SDXC
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File Type: RAW; JPG; RAW + JPG
Power Source
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Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
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CIPA Rating: 230
Box Contents
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Box Contents: Camera strap, Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 (with terminal cover), Battery Charger MH-27,
Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, USB Cable UC-E16, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, Reference
Manual (CD-ROM)
Dimensions
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Weight: 299g
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Width: 111mm
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Height: 64.3mm
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Depth: 40.3mm; View Full Details
Ricoh GR
Lens
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Max Aperture: f/2.8 - f/16
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35mm equivalent: 28mm
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Optical Zoom: 0x
Image Sensor
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CCD pixels: 16.2Mp (Megapixels)
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Pixels (W): 4,928
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Pixels (H): 3,264
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Sensor Type: CMOS
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Sensor Size: APS-C
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Sensor Size (width): 23.6mm
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Sensor Size (height): 15.7mm
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Aspect Ratio: 4:3; 3:2; 1:1
LCD Monitor
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LCD Monitor: 3in
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Screen resolution: 1,230k dots
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Touch Screen: No
Focusing
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Min Focus: 10cm
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Focusing modes: Autofocus; Manual; Spot; Face
Detection; AF Tracking; Multi; Snap; Infinity
Exposure Control
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Shutter speeds shortest: 1/4000sec
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Shutter speeds longest: 300sec
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Exp modes: Program; Aperture-Priority;
Shutter-Priority; Manual; Program Variable
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Metering: Centre-weighted – Average; Multi
Pattern; Spot
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ISO sensitivity: 100 – 25,600
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White balance: Auto; Manual; Bracket;
Outdoors/Daylight; Cloudy; Incandescent; Fluorescent; Shade
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Exposure Comp: +/-4
Shooting Options
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Continuous shooting: 4fps
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Video Resolution: 1,920x1,080
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Video FPS: 30/25/24
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Stereo Sound: Yes
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Optical Zoom with Video: No
Other Features
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Image Stabilization: No
Interface
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HDMI: Yes
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USB: USB 2
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Wi-Fi: No
Storage
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Card Type: SD; SDHC; SDXC
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File Type: RAW; JPG; RAW + JPG
Power Source
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Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
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CIPA Rating: 290
Box Contents
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Box Contents: Ricoh GR, Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion battery, USB power adapter, Power plug, USB cable, Cd, Hand
strap, Hot shoe cover.
Dimensions
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Weight: 215g
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Width: 117mm
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Height: 61mm
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Depth: 34.7mm; View Full Details
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