• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 31.00mm - 174.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh R50 advantages over Nikon S560

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Nikon S560 advantages over Ricoh R50

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Wider angle lens
    31 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Ricoh R50
Pentax M50
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Pentax M50

Nikon S560
Pentax M50
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S560 vs Pentax M50

Compared to Nikon S550

Ricoh R50
Nikon S550
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon S550

Nikon S560
Nikon S550
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S560 vs Nikon S550

Compared to Pentax W60

Ricoh R50
Pentax W60
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Pentax W60

Nikon S560
Pentax W60
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S560 vs Pentax W60

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Ricoh R50
Olympus FE-370
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Olympus FE-370

Nikon S560
Olympus FE-370
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S560 vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Olympus FE-5010

Ricoh R50
Olympus FE-5010
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Olympus FE-5010

Nikon S560
Olympus FE-5010
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon S560 vs Olympus FE-5010

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