Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GR III

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GR III, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and GR III (24MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and GR III (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Z7 was unveiled at a similar time to the GR III so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z7 grades versus the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 offers exterior 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) and the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 against the GR III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and GR III is 62 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and GR III.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will give extra detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.