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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J3
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and 1 J2 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 2 months after the 1 J2 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores vs the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Nikon 1 J2

 M-E Typ 220 1 J2 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 1 J2 M-E Typ 220 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon 1 J2

 M-E Typ 220 1 J2 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2012Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the 1 J2.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and 1 J2 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and 1 J2.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography information
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography advice
46
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography details
57
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon 1 J2
 Leica M-E Typ 220Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Nikon 1 J2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2012-08-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 2500 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 - 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Nikon 1
Available lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 54
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.8
DXO Low light score 787 363
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $550