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Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J3
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 J2 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 J2 (1") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J2 was introduced 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J2 scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 1 J2 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedAugust 2012March 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Nikon 1 J2

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 1 J2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 1 J2 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while 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") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J2 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

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J2 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J2 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The 1 J2 includes the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer 1 J2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 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 J2 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
69
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (238 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (355g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography details
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (238g)
flash built-in
low battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (355g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography information
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery pack (230 per charge)
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging details
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (238 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Nikon 1 J2Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon 1 J2 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-09 2010-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lbs) 355 gr (0.78 lbs)
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 Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 363 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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