Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 J2 (1") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J2 was unveiled 13 months after the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 J2 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J2 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J2 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J2 and the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and GXR Mount A12 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J2 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger 1 J2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.