Ricoh R50 vs Nikon V1

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Ricoh R50 vs Nikon V1

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)

1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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Differences

Ricoh R50 advantages over Nikon V1

Less expensive
$250 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
23 mm vs 43 mm
Thinner

Nikon V1 advantages over Ricoh R50

Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.41 vs 1.69 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 1 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Ricoh R50.
Read our Ricoh R50

Good image quality; Good quality lens; Full HD videos; Lightning fast AF; Fun to use.
Mode dial turns easily; Missing "modern" features like panorama, HDR; Somewhat heavy; Sluggish shot-to-shot cycle times; Proprietary external flash.
Read our Nikon V1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Ricoh R50

Pentax M50

$250
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

$140
1/2.35 inch

Longer exposure
Higher extended ISO

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Pentax M50

Nikon V1

Pentax M50

$900
1 inch

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$140
1/2.35 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Nikon V1 vs Pentax M50

Compared to Nikon S550

Ricoh R50

Nikon S550

$250
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher extended ISO

$195
1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon S550

Nikon V1

Nikon S550

$900
1 inch

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$195
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon S550

Compared to Nikon S560

Ricoh R50

Nikon S560

$250
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

$250
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Wider angle lens

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon S560

Nikon V1

Nikon S560

$900
1 inch

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$250
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Nikon J1

Ricoh R50

Nikon J1

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$500
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon J1

Nikon V1

Nikon J1

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$500
1 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon J1

Compared to Nikon V2

Ricoh R50

Nikon V2

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$900
1 inch

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh R50 vs Nikon V2

Nikon V1

Nikon V2

$900
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$900
1 inch

Higher effective ISO
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon V2

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