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Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Released August 2010
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 1 J4 was released 3 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1 J4 grades versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 1 J4 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedApril 2014August 2010Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Nikon 1 J4

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 1 J4 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 1 J4 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J4 and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon 1 J4 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer 1 J4 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography details
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good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than others (232 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J4
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 frames/s)
decent MP (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (440 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others (232g)
has touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
great battery life (440 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Vlogging camera
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screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Nikon 1 J4Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon 1 J4 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-10 2010-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5232 x 3488 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 171 -
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.50 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 367 gr (0.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $147