Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very close but the 1 AW1 (1") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 AW1 was manufactured 2 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 AW1 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 comes with 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and GXR Mount A12 is 86 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 AW1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 1 AW1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.