Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Ricoh G700SE
Z7 | G700SE | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | October 2010 | More recent by 96 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1180k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon Z7
G700SE | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh G700SE
Z7 | G700SE | |||
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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).
Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |