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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and G700SE (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was introduced 9 years after the G700SE which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z50 grades against the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Z50 G700SE 
ReleasedOctober 2019October 2010Newer by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon Z50

 G700SE Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh G700SE

 Z50 G700SE 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 versus the G700SE.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and G700SE is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
80
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
29
manual focus
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
73
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (397 grams)
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
75
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (397g)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (397g)
23
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (307 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Z50Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z50 Ricoh G700SE
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2019-10-10 2010-10-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $857 $0