Nikon 1 AW1 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 AW1 was manufactured 3 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 AW1 grades vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 AW1 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 AW1 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 AW1 vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 86 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon 1 AW1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 1 AW1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.