Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Let's look more closely at the Nikon 1 J2 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very well matched but the 1 J2 (1") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was revealed 2 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 J2 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J2 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J2 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern 1 J2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.