Nikon 1 S2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 S2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 S2 (1") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S2 was announced 2 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 S2 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 & Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S2 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 S2 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and GXR Mount A12.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon 1 S2 will provide more detail with its extra 2.2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.