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Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was introduced 6 years after the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z7 II scores vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Z7 II WG-4 GPS 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2014Newer by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon Z7 II

 WG-4 GPS Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Z7 II WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II versus the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and WG-4 GPS is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide greater detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
87
has manual focus
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (235g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
53
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-10-14 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 420 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Two 1
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