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Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
56 Overall
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Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
45 Overall
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 S2
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S1 was launched 17 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 S1 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

          

          

            
 1 S1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Nikon 1 S1

          

          

            
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 1 S1 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

          

          

            
 1 S1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S1 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

            Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
48
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
73
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography information
69
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (197g)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
55
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
48
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
48
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography features
60
 lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
 built-in flash
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
56
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
62
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 good  resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
30
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (197g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 no external mic support
24
 relatively wide (24mm)
 offers face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Nikon 1 S1Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon 1 S1 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-21 2012-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Total lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 397 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $231 $871