Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Let's look more closely at the Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively close but the 1 J2 (1") and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J2 was announced 2 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 J2 matches up versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J2 has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J2 vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J2 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 1 J2 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern 1 J2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.