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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and WG-70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was announced 7 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the P7700 scores versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Ricoh WG-70

 P7700 WG-70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon P7700

 WG-70 P7700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020May 2013Newer by 81 months

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Ricoh WG-70

 P7700 WG-70 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P7700 against the WG-70.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and WG-70 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and WG-70.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-70 will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged P7700 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
46
manual focus
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-05-28 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $280