Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-70

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WG-70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WG-70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z7 scores vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 & Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 comes with outer 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) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 against the WG-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and WG-70 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and WG-70.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Z7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.