• 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 45.7 megapixels
  • ISO 64 - 25,600
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 1037k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    45.7 vs 24.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    9.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    23 vs 9 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Nikon Z7

  • Less expensive
    $897* vs $3097
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~0.70 vs 1.5 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 67 mm
    Thinner
  • Optional anti-aliasing filter
    Optional vs None
    Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
  • Longer exposure
    1200 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 26 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

  • Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.

  • Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7
Sony A7 III
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Top deck display
  • More dots on screen
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Ricoh GR III
Sony A7 III
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7
Nikon Z6
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • More pixels
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Ricoh GR III
Nikon Z6
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7
Canon EOS R
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Ricoh GR III
Canon EOS R
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Leica SL2

Nikon Z7
Leica SL2
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $5245
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Leica SL2

Ricoh GR III
Leica SL2
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $5245
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Leica SL2

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Nikon Z7
Nikon Z7 II
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Newer

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z7 II

Ricoh GR III
Nikon Z7 II
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Nikon Z7 II

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