Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4
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![Leica CL front Leica CL front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-CL/Leica-CL-front.jpg)
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Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2017
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced April 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
- Successor is Nikon 1 J5
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Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica CL versus Nikon 1 J4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the CL (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") possess different sensor sizing.
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The CL was launched 3 years after the 1 J4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the CL matches up versus the 1 J4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL and Nikon 1 J4. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Nikon 1 J4
CL | 1 J4 | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 45 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica CL
1 J4 | CL |
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Common features in the Leica CL and Nikon 1 J4
CL | 1 J4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica CL has external measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Leica CL versus Nikon 1 J4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CL compared to the 1 J4.
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Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and 1 J4 is 82 and 92 respectively.
![Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Nikon-1-J4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and 1 J4.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica CL will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern CL provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Nikon-1-J4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Nikon-1-J4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Leica CL | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica CL | Nikon 1 J4 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-11-21 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro II | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 5232 x 3488 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 171 |
Cross type focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Nikon 1 |
Number of lenses | 30 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/25000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 300 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $3,799 | $600 |