Leica CL vs Nikon 1 V3

Let's take a closer look at the Leica CL and Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the CL (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The CL was launched 3 years later than the 1 V3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the CL matches up versus the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL and Nikon 1 V3. The complete galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica CL offers physical measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica CL and Nikon 1 V3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CL compared to the 1 V3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL and 1 V3 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and 1 V3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica CL will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer CL should have an advantage in sensor innovation.