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Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 II and Ricoh CX6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and CX6 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and CX6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was announced 9 years later than the CX6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 II matches up against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Ricoh CX6

 Z7 II CX6 
RevealedOctober 2020November 2011Fresher by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kCrisper display (+870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon Z7 II

 CX6 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Ricoh CX6

 Z7 II CX6 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II versus the CX6.

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and CX6 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and CX6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail with its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography information
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Ricoh CX6 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Ricoh CX6
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
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