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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and WG-70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was manufactured 3 months prior to the WG-70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z50 grades vs the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Z50 WG-70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon Z50

 WG-70 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Ricoh WG-70

 Z50 WG-70 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2020Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 offers outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z50 compared to the WG-70.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and WG-70 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and WG-70.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
75
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Nikon Z50 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Z50Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z50 Ricoh WG-70
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-10 2020-02-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
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 397g (0.88 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $857 $280