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Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2009
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon 1 J4 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J4 was unveiled 4 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 J4 grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 1 J4 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
AnnouncedApril 2014November 2009More recent by 54 months
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Nikon 1 J4

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 1 J4 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 1 J4 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1 J4 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 92 and 77 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J4 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent 1 J4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
56
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography advice
74
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (232g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J4
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames/s)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
not so great battery (320 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Nikon 1 J4Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon 1 J4 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-10 2009-11-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 GR engine III
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 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5232 x 3488 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 171 -
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $566