• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh GX200 advantages over Nikon P7100

  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 48 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    208g vs 395g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    180 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon P7100 advantages over Ricoh GX200

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $690 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 72 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Faster overall; Very good image quality; Generous 7.1x zoom range; Good controls; Tilting VGA LCD; RAW support.

  • Video limited to 720p24; Other cameras are still faster in some areas; LCD tilts only up or down, not side-to-side; Sub-command dial turns too easily.

  • Read our Nikon P7100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W300

Ricoh GX200
Sony DSC-W300
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More dots on screen
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Sony DSC-W300

Nikon P7100
Sony DSC-W300
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Sony DSC-W300

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX150

Ricoh GX200
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Nikon P7100
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Compared to Canon SD990 IS

Ricoh GX200
Canon SD990 IS
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More dots on screen
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Canon SD990 IS

Nikon P7100
Canon SD990 IS
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Canon SD990 IS

Compared to Canon G11

Ricoh GX200
Canon G11
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Canon G11

Nikon P7100
Canon G11
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Canon G11

Compared to Nikon P7000

Ricoh GX200
Nikon P7000
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GX200 vs Nikon P7000

Nikon P7100
Nikon P7000
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7000

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