Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Introduced November 2010
- New Model is Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Nikon P7000 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and WG-4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe P7000 was revealed 4 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7000 grades against the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Ricoh WG-4
P7000 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon P7000
WG-4 | P7000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | November 2010 | Newer by 39 months |
Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Ricoh WG-4
P7000 | WG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P7000 and Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P7000 vs the WG-4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and WG-4 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and WG-4.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-11-23 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $354 | $330 |