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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z7 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and CX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was unveiled 7 years later than the CX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z7 matches up versus the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Ricoh CX5

 Z7 CX5 
IntroducedAugust 2018July 2011Fresher by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon Z7

 CX5 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh CX5

 Z7 CX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 against the CX5.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and CX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and CX5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide greater detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Z7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
86
you can focus manually
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
high MP (46 megapixels)
terrible battery (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Z7Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Z7 Ricoh CX5
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-08-23 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 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 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,797 $399