Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 J4 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was revealed 2 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 J4 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J4 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon 1 J4 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1 J4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.