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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and G700SE (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was introduced 7 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z7 scores vs the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Z7 G700SE 
RevealedAugust 2018October 2010More recent by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon Z7

 G700SE Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh G700SE

 Z7 G700SE 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 against the G700SE.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and G700SE is 62 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and G700SE.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you more detail using its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Z7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
29
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
51
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (330 shots)
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
bad battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
59
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery power (330 shots)
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Z7Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z7 Ricoh G700SE
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2018-08-23 2010-10-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $2,797 $0