Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was brought out 7 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z7 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and GXR Mount A12 is 62 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Z7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.