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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WG-30W (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was unveiled 3 years later than the WG-30W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z7 scores versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Z7 WG-30W 
AnnouncedAugust 2018October 2014Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon Z7

 WG-30W Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Z7 WG-30W 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 features outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 and the WG-30W.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and WG-30W is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and WG-30W.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will render extra detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Z7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
87
manual focus
high MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (330 CIPA)
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
high MP (46MP)
low battery (330 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
83
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
low battery (330 shots)
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Z7Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z7 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2018-08-23 2014-10-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
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, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $2,797 $280