Nikon 1 S2 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon 1 S2 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1 S2 (1") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S2 was introduced 2 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 S2 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S2 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 S2 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve greater detail using its extra 1.8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1 S2 provides a benefit in sensor technology.