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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J2
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon 1 J1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 J1 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J1 (1") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J1 was announced 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 J1 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 1 J1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2009Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Nikon 1 J1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 1 J1 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 1 J1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher 1 J1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J1
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
69
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography info
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (234g)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (230 shots)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
49
has built in flash
not so great battery (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
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you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging details
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video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Nikon 1 J1Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon 1 J1 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-20 2009-11-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 372 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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