Nikon Coolpix P7700 vs Ricoh GR

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P7700 and the Ricoh GR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 was introduced in May 2013 and Ricoh GR was introduced in April 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Ricoh GR Highlights

      • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 1,230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7700
      4. Advantage of Ricoh GR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Ricoh GR.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 53
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Nikon P7700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7700 over Ricoh GR.

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 vs Ricoh GR
      Cheaper $499.95 vs $799/£599
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 28 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 7.1x vs 1x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/2.8
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
      Microphone Input vs
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 290 shots
      Internal Storage 86 MB vs 54 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon P7000
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon P7800
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Ricoh GR

      Ricoh GR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh GR over Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 vs Ricoh GR
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4928 x 3264
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.0 vs f/2.8
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 1,230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 300 sec
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 191 vs 972
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.1 vs 23.6
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.7 vs 13.5
      Higher DxO Overall Score 53 vs 78
      Lighter 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz) vs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Ricoh GR.

      Ricoh GR Digital IV
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.0 MP

      Ricoh GR II
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony RX1R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P7700 Ricoh GR
        Cheap$499.95$799/£599
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,60025,600
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
        Internal Storage86 MB54 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P7700 Ricoh GR
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots290 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Ricoh GR have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 1,230k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon Coolpix P7700 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Ricoh GR has a Fixed screen

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached on Ricoh GR.

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      Nikon Coolpix P7700 with Fully Articulated screen

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Ricoh GR features a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. Ricoh GR can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4352 x 3264, 3264 x 3264, 3936 x 2608, 3488 x 2608, 2608 x 2608, 2912 x 1936, 2592 x 1936, 1936x1936, 1280 x 864, 1152 x 864, 864 x 864 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Ricoh GR

      Ricoh GR has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix P7700 has a Mini HDMI and Ricoh GR has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Ricoh GR comes with DB65 battery pack with battery life of 290 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7700, and up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh GR. Nikon Coolpix P7700 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Ricoh GR can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m on Nikon Coolpix P7700 and 5.40 m at ISO 100 on Ricoh GR. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount to Nikon Coolpix P7700. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Ricoh GR.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 body has dimensions of 119 x 73 x 50 mm (4.69 x 2.87 x 1.97") and Ricoh GR body has dimensions of 117 x 61 x 35 mm (4.61 x 2.4 x 1.38"). Nikon Coolpix P7700 weighs 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz) and Ricoh GR weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      119 mm

      73 mm

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      117 mm

      61 mm

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      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Ricoh GR

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Ricoh GR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Ricoh GR and give them scores of 64 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      OVERALL
      64
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 53
      GOOD
      73
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      GOOD
      74
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Ricoh GR

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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