Nikon 1 S2 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon 1 S2 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very similar but the 1 S2 (1") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1 S2 was released 4 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 S2 matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 S2 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 S2 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2.2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer 1 S2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.