Nikon 1 J3 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon 1 J3 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 J3 (1") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 1 J3 was introduced 2 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 J3 grades versus the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 J3 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon 1 J3 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher 1 J3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.