Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched November 2013
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
- Later Model is Nikon 1 J4
(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
- Released February 2012
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Here, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J3 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 J3 (1") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 1 J3 was announced 23 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| 1 J3 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Nikon 1 J3
| GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | 1 J3 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
| 1 J3 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J3 features outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Nikon 1 J3 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J3 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J3 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 1 J3 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J3 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon 1 J3 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2012-02-02 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | - |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Number of lenses | 13 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 180s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 420 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | DB-90 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $170 | $871 |
