Nikon 1 J5 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J5 was announced 3 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 J5 scores against the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J5 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J5 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J5 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and GXR Mount A12 is 91 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J5 will show extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.