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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2013
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very close but the 1 AW1 (1") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 1 AW1 was released 20 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 AW1 matches up vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 1 AW1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2012Newer by 20 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 1 AW1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 1 AW1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1 AW1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
60
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
63
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
63
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
29
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Nikon 1 AW1Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon 1 AW1 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-19 2012-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 3A Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Total lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 428 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $871