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Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Renewed by Nikon P7100
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P7000 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P7000 scores versus the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 P7000 WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon P7000

 WG-4 GPS P7000 
RevealedFebruary 2014November 2010More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 P7000 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Nikon P7000 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P7000 and the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and WG-4 GPS is 85 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7000 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (310g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7000
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7000
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
57
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (310g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (235 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (310 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competition (235g)
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Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P7000 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-11-23 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
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 photos 240 photos
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $354 $210