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Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Leica CL
(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
Nikon 1 J4
(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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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Nikon 1 J4

 CL 1 J4 
AnnouncedNovember 2017April 2014More modern by 45 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica CL

 1 J4 CL 

Common features in the Leica CL and Nikon 1 J4

 CL 1 J4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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

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.

Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
72
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
56
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography advice
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (232g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography highlights
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/25,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography highlights
66
has touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (300 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica CL
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
68
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
34
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Leica CL vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Nikon 1 J4
 Leica CLNikon 1 J4
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