Nikon 1 J5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon 1 J5 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J5 was announced 4 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 J5 matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 features external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J5 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J5 will resolve extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 J5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.