Nikon 1 S1 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon 1 S1 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 1 S1 (10MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 S1 (1") and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S1 was unveiled 2 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 S1 scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 has outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S1 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 S1 versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1 S1 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer 1 S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.