Nikon 1 J5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J5 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J5 was released 5 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 J5 scores versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 J5 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 J5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.