Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 AW1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty close but the 1 AW1 (1") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 AW1 was introduced 3 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 AW1 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 AW1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 AW1 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon 1 AW1 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher 1 AW1 will have an edge in sensor tech.