Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX4

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and CX4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was released 8 years after the CX4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 grades vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z7 against the CX4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and CX4 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and CX4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.