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Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was released 3 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 V3 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 1 V3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
IntroducedMarch 2014September 2010More modern by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Nikon 1 V3

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 1 V3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 1 V3 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 V3 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon 1 V3 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1 V3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
69
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (140g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography advice
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
68
offers touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
59
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 shots)
48
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
35
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
28
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (140 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Nikon 1 V3Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon 1 V3 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-13 2010-09-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4A GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5232 x 3488 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 171 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5
Total lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 384 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20a DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $997 $566