Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-4

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh WG-4, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WG-4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was brought out 4 years later than the WG-4 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 grades against the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 versus the WG-4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and WG-4 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and WG-4.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will resolve extra detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.