Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 1 V1 (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 V1 (1") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was launched 23 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 V1 grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V1 & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V1 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1 V1 vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 84 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent 1 V1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.