Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we are looking at the Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the 1 J3 (1") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 1 J3 was released 3 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1 J3 matches up against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J3 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J3 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 J3 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern 1 J3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.