Nikon 1 J5 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was launched 5 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 J5 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J5 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon 1 J5 will render more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 J5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.