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

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.