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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Z7 was brought out 4 years later than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 matches up versus the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Z7 WG-M1 
LaunchedAugust 2018September 2014Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.7")
Screen resolution2100k115kSharper screen (+1985k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon Z7

 WG-M1 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Z7 WG-M1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 provides physical measurements 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-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 compared to the WG-M1.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and WG-M1 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will show extra detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great sensor resolution (46MP)
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Z7Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z7 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2018-08-23 2014-09-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - (1×)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media XQD card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,797 $2,000