Ricoh GR vs. Nikon Coolpix A Review
Specifications
The table below offers a side-by-side comparison of the specifications of the GR, Coolpix A, and GRD IV.
Ricoh GR | Nikon Coopix A | Ricoh GRD IV | |
| Year Introduced | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
| ISO Range | 100-25,600 | 100-25,600 | 80-3200 |
| Low-Pass Filter | None | None | Yes |
| Resolution | 16.2MP 4928x3264 | 16.2MP 4928x3264 | 10.0MP 3648x2736 |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Stabilization | N/A | N/A | Electronic |
| File Formats | DNG RAW, JPEG, MOV | NEF RAW, JPEG, MOV | DNG RAW, JPEG, AVI |
| Bit Depth | 12 (RAW), 8 (JPEG) | 14 (RAW), 8 (JPEG) | 12 (RAW), 8 (JPEG) |
| Lens Focal Length | 18.3mm (28mm eqv.) | 18.5mm (28mm eqv.) | 6.0mm (28mm eqv.) |
| Focusing Range | 0.3m - infinity (normal) 0.1m - infinity (macro) | 0.5m - infinity (normal) 0.1m - infinity (macro) | 0.3m - infinity (normal) 0.1m - infinity (macro) |
| Aperture Range | F2.8-F16 | F2.8-F22 | F1.9-F9 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Manual Focus | Via menu | Dedicated switch/ring | Via menu |
| Focus Assist | Zoom/magnification | Zoom/magnification | Zoom/magnification |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000s - 300s (five min.) Bulb Time | 1/2000s - 30s | 1/2000s - 180s Bulb Time |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 4EV | +/- 5EV | +/- 2EV |
| Flash Range | 0.2-3m | 0.5-11.5m | 0.2-3m |
| Flash Hotshoe | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Metering Types | Multi | Multi | Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Lens Design | 7 elements 5 groups (2 aspherical) | 7 elements 5 groups | 8 elements 6 groups (2 aspherical) |
| Continuous Framerate | 4FPS | 4FPS | 1.5FPS |
| Image Buffer | 999 (JPEG) 4 (RAW) | 26 (JPEG)* 9 (RAW) | 999 (JPEG) 5 (RAW) |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detect Wide, Standard, Spot, Face Detection | Contrast Detect Wide, Standard, Spot, Face Detection, Tracking | Hybrid Wide, Standard, Spot, Tracking |
| LCD Monitor | 3" (1,230k dots) | 3" (921k dots) | 3" (1,230k dots) |
| Electronic Viewfinder | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Shooting Modes | Auto,P,Av,Tv,TAv,M Movie My1, My2, My3 | Auto,P,A,S,M Movie Scene (shooting modes) U1, U2 | Auto,P,A,S,M Movie Scene (special effects) My1, My2, My3 |
| Startup Time | ~1s | ~1s | ~2s |
| Video Formats | 1080p @ 30/25/24 FPS 720p @ 60/50/30/25/24 FPS VGA @ 30/25/24 FPS | 1080p & 720p @ 30/25/24 FPS | VGA & QVGA @ 30/15 FPS |
| Manual Video Controls | N/A | Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO (before recording) | N/A |
| Video AF | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Media Slot | SD | SD | SD |
| Built-In Memory | 54Mb | N/A | 40Mb |
| Control Dials | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Programmable Buttons | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy/Aluminum | Magnesium Alloy |
| Weight | 245g | 299g | 219g |
| Battery Life | 290 stills, 45 min. video | 230 stills, 70 min, video | 390 stills |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 117x61x34.7mm | 111x64.3x40.3mm | 108.6x59.8x32.5mm |
| Connectivity | USB, HDMI | USB, HDMI, GPS/remote port IR port | USB, HDMI |
| Color Options | Black | Black, Silver | Black |
| Made In | China | Japan | China |
| MAP Price (2013) | $799 | $1199 | $399 |
*when tested with a USH-I card, we were able to capture up to 80 fine JPEGs during a single burst.
All three cameras are available in black. The Coolpix A also comes in silver at the same price as the black version:
