Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon 1 J4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty close but the 1 J4 (1") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J4 was announced 2 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 1 J4 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J4 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J4 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon 1 J4 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1 J4 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.