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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J2
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 1 J1 (10MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1 J1 (1") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 1 J1 was announced 6 months after the GXR Mount A12 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 J1 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 1 J1 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Nikon 1 J1

 GXR Mount A12 1 J1 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 1 J1 GXR Mount A12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J1 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and GXR Mount A12 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
69
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 shots)
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography info
60
lighter than average in class (234g)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
26
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Nikon 1 J1Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon 1 J1 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-20 2011-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 pounds) 370 gr (0.82 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $625 $349