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Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V2
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 V1 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 resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very well matched but the 1 V1 (1") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V1 was announced 2 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 V1 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 1 V1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJanuary 2012November 2009Newer by 27 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Nikon 1 V1

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 1 V1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 1 V1 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 V1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V1 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 84 and 77 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer 1 V1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V1
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
62
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography advice
53
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography features
41
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
49
has built in flash
not so great battery (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
46
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging information
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
20
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Nikon 1 V1Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon 1 V1 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-20 2009-11-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 50mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 453g (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 320 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
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
Storage slots 1 1
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