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Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J3
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J2 was revealed 7 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 J2 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 1 J2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Nikon 1 J2

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 1 J2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 1 J2 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1 J2 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1 J2 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
69
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J2
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
48
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
63
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J2
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Nikon 1 J2Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon 1 J2 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-09 2012-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 363 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 DB-90
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 $550 $871