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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
56 Overall
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Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J2
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty close but the 1 J1 (1") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J1 was unveiled 23 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J1 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 1 J1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2010Newer by 23 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Nikon 1 J1

		

		

			
 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 1 J1 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

		

		

			
 1 J1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 J1 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The newer 1 J1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
48
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
36
 has manual focus
 exports RAW files
 no liveview
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
69
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (355g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
48
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 good sensor size (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (10MP)
 bad battery (230 per charge)
25
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no liveview
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography highlights
60
 lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
 flash built-in
 bad battery (230 CIPA)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon 1 J1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
56
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 bad battery (230 per charge)
47
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no liveview
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging features
30
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 does not have external microphone jack
28
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Nikon 1 J1Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon 1 J1 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-20 2010-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 234g (0.52 pounds) 355g (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 372 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $625 $349