Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 V1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 V1 (1") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V1 was brought out 17 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1 V1 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 84 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1 V1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.