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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7700 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The P7700 was released 3 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7700 scores versus the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 P7700 GR Digital III 
RevealedMay 2013July 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Nikon P7700

 GR Digital III P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 P7700 GR Digital III 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 against the GR Digital III.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and GR Digital III is 82 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and GR Digital III.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P7700 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern P7700 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
46
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography highlights
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (392 grams)
55
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7700
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
65
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (392 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
63
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inch)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging details
75
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (392g)
25
very good max aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Ricoh GR Digital III
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-05-28 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $399