Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh PX

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and PX (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and PX (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z7 was manufactured 7 years later than the PX and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 grades vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has got 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) whilst the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 versus the PX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and PX is 62 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and PX.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.