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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Revealed November 2009
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon Z7 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was introduced 8 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z7 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Z7 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedAugust 2018November 2009More modern by 107 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Nikon Z7

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 Z7 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 comes with external 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) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 62 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will produce more detail using its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (330 shots)
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography features
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
great MP (46MP)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
49
flash built-in
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
46
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging details
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
20
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Nikon Z7Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Z7 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2009-11-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes 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, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 453g (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,797 $566